Before Amad Diallo and Alejandro Garnacho created an explosive moment at the end of the match with the goal that sealed the score 4-3, Man United had spent many minutes being pressured by Liverpool right at home. During many dangerous times like that, there is one name who is always calm, handles all hot spots and creates resilience for The Red Devils, that is Kobbie Mainoo .
Mainoo played 80 minutes in the win over Liverpool due to physical problems that could not help him ensure his performance when the two sides prepared to go to extra time. Carrington’s young midfielder was the one who had the most effective moves in the “Red Devils” squad in those 80 minutes.
A notable situation in the first half was when Kobbie Mainoo passed both Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai before passing Joe Gomez. That moment caused fans in the Old Trafford stands to applaud in unison, creating a very passionate atmosphere.
In the second half, Mainoo once again made the home fans crazy in a situation that blocked Wataru Endo’s tackle. When Mainoo was trying to receive the ball and Endo came from behind to intercept. The Japanese international leaned forward and poked a foot into the area where Mainoo was trying to control the ball. It’s a pincer style of grabbing the ball and will often be effective if your feet are steady.
However, with his cunning, Mainoo relaxed his body, leaned to the left to escape the pincer position, then used his strength to push Endo. When he realized that Harvey Elliott was about to intervene, Mainoo delicately returned Harry Maguire to escape pressing very skillfully.
At the age of his prime, Mainoo often does not choose to use his strength to win disputes. The 18-year-old midfielder only opens when needed and often chooses to think in duels to win against the opponent. That is a thought that is usually only seen from an experienced player who knows how to distribute energy at the right time.
When preparing to leave the field, Mainoo received applause from about 70,000 “Red Devils” fans. In response, he urged them to support the rest of their teammates on the field more. The young man wants when he is no longer on the field, the fans will help him fight to bring victory.
Mainoo’s performance made Gary Neville comment that this midfielder plays at the same level as a Manchester City player. As for Rio Ferdinand, this former midfielder believes that his junior has many similarities with famous Dutch player Clarence Seedorf.
Ian Wright asked after the match whether Mainoo should be called up to the England team or not? The answer came 48 hours after the FA Cup quarter-final when this young talent became a true lion for the first time in the “Three Lions” squad.
Mainoo’s career advancement is very fast, even more favorable than Manchester City’s Phil Foden. With his current personality and calm playing style, Mainoo is expected to develop firmly in the future stages to become a key factor in Man United’s midfield in the coming years, as Casemiro prepares. left because he was old.
