Roy Keane criticised Kobbie Mainoo\u2019s older half-brother after the fan wore a T-shirt reading ‘Free Kobbie’ during Manchester United\u2019s 4\u20134 draw with Bournemouth.<\/p>\n
Mainoo has been used sparingly by Ruben Amorim this season and asked for a loan in the summer to aid his development. The academy graduate has started just one match, that appearance coming in the shock defeat to League Two Grimsby Town in the Carabao Cup second round. Reports suggest Mainoo\u2019s frustrations prompted a further loan request ahead of the January transfer window, although the Red Devils are prepared to permit a departure only if an “exceptional offer” arrives, according to a new report.<\/p>\n
Speaking on the Stick to Football podcast, Keane was blunt about the actions of Mainoo\u2019s sibling and about the midfielder\u2019s immediate future. “When he’s got his idiot brother doing all that stuff\u2014we shouldn\u2019t even be giving his brother the time of day,” said the former United captain. “Because sometimes you\u2019re just surrounded by idiots, especially in families.<\/p>\n
“You come in after the match, and your brother did that … if my brother [had] done that, you would be looking at him going, \u2018what are you doing?\u2019 You would, and do you know what\u2014do you think his brother\u2019s done that without asking him?”<\/p>\n
Keane also urged Mainoo to remain at Old Trafford and work for a first-team place rather than seeking an immediate exit. “He\u2019s 20 years of age, what\u2019s wrong with sitting and learning your trade? And even if he\u2019s not getting a chance, we\u2019ve all had to do it,” added the Irishman. “Sometimes a manager is on your case and what you have to do is prove them wrong. Every day is your chance to prove yourself to the manager. He\u2019s got to get that in his mindset.<\/p>\n
“The life of a footballer is about trying to prove people wrong. I have no problem players going out on loan, it can work for everybody, but sometimes as a player, your biggest challenge is here at Man Utd and getting into that first team.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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