Scott McTominay claims he was ‘misprofiled’ at Man United forward of his fruitful transfer to Napoli… and explains why managers didn’t play him in his pure place

Former Manchester United star Scott McTominay has claimed he was ‘misprofiled’ at Outdated Trafford, having found one of the best type of his profession since his summer time transfer to Napoli.

McTominay, who made his debut for Manchester United in 2017 after rising the membership’s youth ranks, referred to as an finish to his seven-year spell at Outdated Trafford final summer time by becoming a member of Napoli for £26million.

The Scotsman has been very good since teaming up with Antonio Conte on the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium, chalking up 10 aim contributions from midfield in his 26 Serie A appearances thus far.

McTominay might even finish his debut season in Italy together with his fingers on the Serie A title, given Napoli are simply three factors behind league leaders Inter Milan with 9 video games to go.

In an interview with The Athletic this week, McTominay — who remodeled 250 appearances throughout his time at Manchester United — insisted he might have been higher utilized by his managers, accusing them of ‘misprofiling’ him.

Somewhat than being deployed within the box-to-box position that has introduced him success at Napoli, the Scottish star was predominantly used as a defensive midfielder, or No 6, throughout his time at Manchester United, sometimes even being requested to fill in at centre-back.

‘After I received into the primary staff, I used to be fairly misprofiled in the place I used to be taking part in,’ McTominay stated.

‘It wasn’t the fault of any coaches. My strengths have at all times been entering into the field, scoring objectives, being an issue in there. However I used to be getting used as a No 6, or as a centre-back, and that has by no means actually been my sport.’

After breaking by the ranks beneath Jose Mourinho, the 6ft 4in midfielder was coached by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Ralf Rangnick and Erik ten Hag, leaving the membership shortly earlier than Ruben Amorim’s arrival. 

Forward of his transfer to Napoli, McTominay loved an excellent scoring streak for Scotland on the worldwide stage, showcasing what he might do when persistently utilised additional ahead.

In complete, he boasts 11 objectives in 58 appearances for his nation — and has scored seven in 28 video games for Napoli this time period.

Explaining why he was ‘misprofiled’ by his Manchester United managers, McTominay added: ‘If you’re taking part in for Manchester United and also you’re 20, you may’t knock on the supervisor’s door and say that you just count on to be taking part in at No 8 forward of Paul Pogba. It’s not real looking. It’s important to know your house, and do what you’re requested to do.

‘In the previous couple of seasons, I started to get into the field a bit extra, to attain extra objectives, after which final 12 months was my greatest one.

‘They might at all times signal somebody who wouldn’t essentially be what folks anticipated them to be. 

‘My mentality was that I used to be at all times there, able to go, able to take my alternative. I at all times wished to show my value, to indicate I might play each sport. It’s not the type of factor that impacts me. You’ll be able to solely be in charge of what you do.’

McTominay’s subsequent sport in Serie A comes in opposition to high-flying Bologna on Monday, earlier than clashes with Empoli, Monza, Torino and Lecce.

In the meantime, Serie A title rivals Inter Milan face Parma on the weekend earlier than a vital Champions League quarter-final in opposition to Bayern Munich subsequent Tuesday.

Ought to Conte’s facet prevail within the Serie A race, it could mark McTominay’s first home title of his profession, having gained the FA Cup and Carabao Cup throughout his time at Outdated Trafford.