Some players don’t shout for attention — they simply earn it.
Kobbie Mainoo is doing exactly that, once again reminding fans and coaches why his name sparks excitement around Old Trafford.
Since Michael Carrick stepped into the dugout, Mainoo has been a constant.
The midfielder has started all four games of Carrick’s brief reign, playing with maturity beyond his years and the composure of a seasoned pro.
His influence was on full display against Tottenham.
In a blink-and-you-miss-it moment of brilliance, Mainoo darted across the box to meet Bruno Fernandes’ short corner before delicately slipping a pass to the edge of the area for Bryan Mbeumo to finish.
It was intelligence, timing, and technique wrapped into one move.
After the game, Carrick had no doubts when asked if Mainoo had rediscovered the level that defined his breakthrough 2023/24 season — the same campaign that saw him score in an FA Cup final and start for England in a European Championship final.
This isn’t hype. It’s proof. Kobbie Mainoo isn’t just back — he’s showing why everyone loves him.
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