Kobbie Mainoo 'doesn't know where to play and isn't a great athlete', says Paul Scholes, as Man United midfield legend casts new doubts on 19-year-old's ability in his old position Paul Scholes has expressed his concerns for Kobbie Mainoo's place in Ruben Amorim's side, suggesting that Manchester United are unsure where best to utilise the midfielder.
Following United's last-gasp 2-1 win over Leicester in the FA Cup fourth round, he spoke to Mainoo's abilities on the ball in one vs one situations and his ability to press off the ball, and how that could help in attack.
Mainoo emerged last season as one of few shining lights in an ailing side, earning himself a spot on the plane to Germany with Gareth Southgate's England side at the European Championship.
The consistency with which he ended last season has been somewhat more difficult to find this term, and he has been asked to play in a variety of roles recently by Amorim, including as a striker against Crystal Palace.
Mainoo was played as a striker in the 2-0 defeat by Crystal Palace at Old Trafford last week.
