Roy Keane has sent a strong message to Manchester United youngster Kobbie Mainoo amid his ongoing struggle for regular minutes, insisting that his biggest test lies at Old Trafford, not away on loan, Softfotball reported.
Speaking on the Overlap Podcast, Keane challenged the growing belief that young players must leave on loan to develop, arguing that sometimes the real challenge is fighting for your place at a club like United.
The former United captain referenced comments attributed to Ruben Amorim, suggesting that Mainoo is competing directly with established stars such as Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro. Keane felt the message may have been blunt but realistic, explaining that Bruno is almost always guaranteed to play when fit.
