Kobbie Mainoo is out of action with a calf injury (Picture: Getty Images)Ruben Amorim expects Kobbie Mainoo to be ‘fine in a few weeks’ as he deals with a calf injury picked up in training. The England international was a surprise omission from the Manchester United squad for the trip to take on Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday. In a post-match press conference, Amorim said of Manchester United’s Boxing Day meeting with Newcastle: ‘Kobbie Mainoo is out.’Before the game against Villa, he told Sky Sports: ‘He got an injury in the last training. Bruno Fernandes suffered a rare injury at Villa Park (Picture: Getty Images)‘It is really strange. I’m just trying to help the club, it doesn’t matter if it’s from the academy or abroad.’Manchester United's next 10 games Manchester United v Newcastle – December 26 (Premier League) Manchester United v Wolves – December 30 (Premier League) Leeds v Manchester United – January 4 (Premier League) Burnley v Manchester United – January 7 (Premier League) Manchester United v Brighton January 11 (FA Cup) Manchester United v Manchester City – January 17 (Premier League) Arsenal v Manchester United – January 25 (Premier League) Manchester United v Fulham – February 1 (Premier League) Manchester United v Tottenham – February 7 (Premier League) West Ham v Manchester United – February 10 (Premier League)Amorim was obviously disappointed to leave Villa Park with nothing, feeling that his team turned in a good performance against the in-form Villains.

Source: Metro December 21, 2025 20:19 UTC