United management intend to rest the midfielder in the coming weeks so to avoid burnout for the youngster.
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Mainoo has been a regular for United and England since the start of the season.
And wary of the player's workload, United chiefs are discussing withdrawing Mainoo for a spell this month.
Mainoo, after last season's breakthrough, has already made 47 appearances for United and has 10 caps for England.