Bryan Robson has shared what Kobbie Mainoo is like around the Manchester United training ground as he lauded the youngster for the two goals he has scored this season.
There is absolutely no question that Kobbie Mainoo has been the biggest revelation in the Premier League this season. Heading into this campaign, the 18-year-old had made just three first-team appearances for United.
He came into the side for the trip to Everton in late November. Since then, he has established himself as a player Erik ten Hag’s side cannot be without.
Mainoo has been so impressive in so many ways since coming into the side. And his form has seen the teenager force his way into the England fold with Euro 2024 just around the corner.
Bryan Robson shares what Kobbie Mainoo is like around the Manchester United training ground
Mainoo scored that brilliant winner against Wolves at Molineux. And he has another superb goal to his collection, with an amazing strike against Liverpool at the weekend.
Of course, the one concern will be asking too much too soon of Mainoo. Unfortunately, football fans can probably list a number of players who have gone nowhere near realising their full potential down the years.
But it does seem that Mainoo is not getting carried away with his rise, with Bryan Robson telling The Telegraph that he is extremely popular behind the scenes at Carrington.
“I love the lad’s temperament,” said Robson. “I see him at the training ground and he is always polite to everyone. That is a great start. I’ve heard his Dad is helpful and keeps his feet on the ground. My dad was a lorry driver and what he did was keep my feet on the ground and not get carried away with your own importance. That is a really important part at the age he is and the next couple of years of progression. He has the talent.
“Those goals he has scored recently, I love that. As a central midfielder, that is a massive part if you want to become a top player. Some central midfielders are very good at reading the game, breaking up the play and being in the right position all the time to set up play. But if you want to go to the highest level you need goals to your game.
“Look at Rodri and the amount of goals he has scored. He is supposed to be their defensive midfield player. Roy Keane had that ability to do both. Paul Ince. These are great players I played with. Steven Gerrard was an all-round player who scored goals. It is great to see him (Mainoo) score goals in big games as well.”
Midfielder has a key role to play in shaping team’s future
Not only do Manchester United need quality on the pitch, but they also need quality away from it if they are going to get themselves back amongst the best in the Premier League.
It is obviously going to be a long road. There continues to be doubts over whether Erik ten Hag is the right man for Manchester United.
But along with the likes of Alejandro Garnacho and Rasmus Hojlund, Mainoo is one of the players leaving fans with optimism for the future.
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