Ruben Amorim drops major Kobbie Mainoo Manchester United future hint as fresh decision made

A tactical switch which helped Manchester United's young midfielder Kobbie Mainoo shine in the Europa League win has been praised. The club progressed to the next stage of the competition on Thursday night and some United fans in the Manchester Evening Newscomments section say that Ruben Amorim's decision to change the England international's role was crucial in helping his side win.

Mainoo scored and assisted against Romania's FCSB, first firing a low cross for Diogo Dalot to convert, then putting away a neat cut-back from fellow academy graduate Alejandro Garnacho. Amorim had started Mainoo as a 10, rather than further back with a defensive midfield partner - as Bruno Fernandes took the more reserved role as a result.

The change helped Mainoo to flourish further up the pitch, having previously been primarily used as one half of a defensive pivot. Amorim spoke to MUTV about Mainoo's new role and said: "He had more freedom and he was closer to the box. He's so technical and can change the game there, so I think it's a good position for him - we will see. But I'm really happy to see Kobbie enjoying the game a little bit more."

The tactical shift has had fans talking - with many insisting the decision offers a massive hint at where Mainoo will fit into the team moving forward. Reader MickShaw writes: "I reckon we saw things coming together, Mainoo was very good in the 10 role. Yes he linked up well with Bruno, but also with Amad and Garnacho. I would like to see more of Mainoo at 10.

"First half we had all the possession but it was slow, and when we got a cross into the six yard box nobody there for us. Second half, Amad and Garnacho went on and the difference was instant, I think it is the first time in a while I enjoyed