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O’Hara questions severity of Mainoo’s injury following withdrawal from England squad

Jamie O’Hara questions whether Kobbie Mainoo’s injury concerns are genuine, suggesting the midfielder may not have been keen to feature in Thomas Tuchel’s England squad after failing to play at the World Cup this summer.

Published: Tuesday, 22 September 2026 at 9:23 AM
O’Hara questions severity of Mainoo’s injury following withdrawal from England squad
Key Things to Know
  • Jamie O'Hara questioned the legitimacy of Kobbie Mainoo's injury withdrawal from the England squad.
  • O'Hara suggested Mainoo may have been reluctant to feature under England manager Thomas Tuchel.
  • The Manchester United midfielder did not play for England during the summer World Cup.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Pundit Jamie O'Hara has questioned whether Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo's injury concerns are genuine following his withdrawal from the England squad. O'Hara suggested that Mainoo may have been reluctant to take part in manager Thomas Tuchel's national team setup after failing to receive playing time at the World Cup during the summer.

The comments come amid Mainoo's decision to pull out of the national side following a tournament where he did not feature on the pitch. O'Hara's reaction cast doubt on the legitimacy of the midfielder's reported injury.

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