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Kobbie Mainoo's Man Utd return date revealed in crushing blow to Ruben Amorim as midfielder is ruled out of Thomas Tuchel's first England squad

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<p>The young midfielder <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-utd-midfield-injury-crisis-ruben-amorim-dealt-kobbie-mainoo-manuel-ugarte-blows-tottenham-showdown/blt127eaec493131343" target="_blank">missed the trip to Tottenham last weekend</a> and United later confirmed that the player had picked up a muscle injury. <a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2025/02/19/manutd-chaos-culture-varane-conflicted-and-antony-happy/" target="_blank"><em>The Telegraph</em></a> now reports that Mainoo will remain out of action at least until the end of March. This means that he will not be available for selection in <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/fa-defends-thomas-tuchel-work-from-home-agreement-england-boss-allowed-skip-premier-league-games-for-germany-trips/bltebf13696cd4a61d2#cs223cd225731df7be" target="_blank">Thomas Tuchel's maiden England squad,</a> with the Three Lions set to face Albania and Latvia in 2026 World Cup qualifying matches on March 21 and 24 respectively.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Mainoo's news comes as a major blow for Ruben Amorim as the player will miss the club's next five outings against Everton, Ipswich Town, Fulham in the FA Cup, Arsenal and Leicester City. The 19-year-old, however, is expected to return to action in the match against Nottingham Forest on April 1.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>The Red Devils suffered their fourth-straight league defeat in north London last weekend, which saw them slide down to 15th position in the league table.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Amorim's men will be back in action on Saturday as they take on an in-form Everton side in a crucial league fixture at Goodison Park.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR MANCHESTER UNITED?

Kobbie Mainoo's Man Utd return date revealed in crushing blow to Ruben Amorim as midfielder is ruled out of Thomas Tuchel's first England squad | Goal.com

Manchester United and England have been dealt a major blow as Kobbie Mainoo will remain sidelined until the end of March.

Kobbie Mainoo&apos;s Man Utd return date revealed in crushing blow to Ruben Amorim as midfielder is ruled out of Thomas Tuchel&apos;s first England squad

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