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Man United icon sends clear message to Kobbie Mainoo after his brother’s t-shirt antics

Roy Keane has told Kobbie Mainoo to win his place back at Man United (Martin Rickett/PA)
Roy Keane has told Kobbie Mainoo to win his place back at Man United (Martin Rickett/PA) (PA Wire)
  • Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane has challenged midfielder Kobbie Mainoo to fight for his place at Old Trafford.
  • Mainoo, 20, has not started a Premier League match this season, leading to speculation about his future and a rejected loan request in August.
  • The situation gained attention when Mainoo's half-brother, Jordan Mainoo-Hames, wore a “Free Kobbie Mainoo” t-shirt at Monday’s match against Bournemouth.
  • Keane criticised Mainoo's half-brother, calling him an “idiot” and stating that players should focus on proving managers wrong through hard work.
  • Mainoo is reportedly in direct competition for a starting spot with captain Bruno Fernandes, who has featured in all 16 Premier League games this term.
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