Manchester United have confirmed that their young midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has sustained an ankle injury that will keep him out for the first half of the 2023/24 season. This has forced Fabrizio Romano to give an interesting update on their plans for a potential replacement.
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Manchester United Midfielder Search Plans Clarified After Kobbie Mainoo Injury
What Did United Say About Mainoo?
The 19-year-old midfielder sustained a major injury in the Red Devils’ 2-0 loss to Real Madrid earlier this week and had to be carried off the pitch by members of the medical staff. After completing tests, United have had to deliver some bad news to fans on his condition.
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In an official statement, the club said: “Manchester United can confirm that Kobbie Mainoo suffered an ankle injury during the match against Real Madrid on Tour 2023. The midfielder is expected to be ruled out for the first part of the 2023/24 season. He has flown home to the UK where further assessment of his injury will take place before a medical decision on the next steps.”
Fabrizio Romano Issues Update on New Midfielder Search After Mainoo Set-Back
With the teenager set to be out for the foreseeable future, Fabrizio Romano has stated that United “will push” for the signing of a new midfielder in the next few weeks. It’s added that Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat is high on their list of possible targets amid reports that he has already agreed to join the Premier League heavyweights.
United have already signed one midfielder in the form of Mason Mount and given him their coveted No.7 shirt, an indication that he will be a regular starter going forward. Erik ten Hag’s side have now also reportedly secured a new striker in Atalanta man Rasmus Hojlund, another strong sign of intent ahead of the new season.
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The Old Trafford outfit appear to be keen on improving their depth in midfield after the blow to Mainoo, who was one of their star players in the pre-season friendly games against Arsenal and Lyon. Amrabat, who was hailed as an “extraordinary player” by Luis Enrique after Morocco’s win over Spain at the 2022 Qatar World Cup, seems to be one of their primary midfield targets but it remains to be seen if they can sign him before the Premier League season begins.
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