As an academy watcher, there really isn't any better feeling than seeing one of the young lads make their debut. Really repaid Ten Hag's faith in him with a great performance. Here's to many more.
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The Stockport FDJ.
Cracking start - god we need him to continue in similar vein throughout December.
Cracking start - god we need him to continue in similar vein throughout December.
Brilliant.
The fact that he had that performance on a very unpleasant away game, definitely shows that the kid has the maturity to step up, as a regular first teamer.
I guess Ten Hag found his De Jong, after all...
The fact that he had that performance on a very unpleasant away game, definitely shows that the kid has the maturity to step up, as a regular first teamer.
I guess Ten Hag found his De Jong, after all...
Very impressive. Just kept things ticking nicely, carried the ball well and the goal clearance was immense.
It's almost a rite of passage for our uber talented young players to get a huge injury before they can make their competitive debut.
He was excellent today. So fast, calm and composed on the ball. Please start the lad he derseves it ETH.
Was amazed to see a midfield do something other than pass back to onana when receiving a pass from our gk
Great performance. He is a natural.
Our composure in midfield dropped off a cliff when he went off.
Our composure in midfield dropped off a cliff when he went off.
So calm and collected. He looks a baller. Get him more minutes and then alongside case will be good.
Under no circumstances could that be rated a 6/10 performance, and I don't agree that he gave the ball away a lot. Add in the fact that it was the lad's first start in a tough away performance, and that he didn't get adequate support from some of his team mates, and I think people on here have every right to be excited about the prospects for this kid. He was exceptional for me.
That isn't true. The whole pre-season wasn't really great at all and while Mainoo certainly was a positive spark (but mostly because of his profile of being a youngling and a relative unknown entity), but it wasn't stellar or anything. And our performances didn't really have enough height to even do a nosedive.
He had a fantastic game tonight, really hope we will see more of him from now on. But lets keep it grounded. Not too long into the future and opponents will be prepared for him. Boxing him in, being physical whatever. Thats when we will see if he is something to build up from.
Now I can see why ETH was so disappointed to lose him to injury. Him and Casemiro "should" work well together.
Calmness and composure beyond his years
Calmness and composure beyond his years
The difference between him taking the ball from our GK compared to Scott..
Tough place to get his first start, but he didn't look out of place at all. Exciting prospect.
For all those who have doubts before, does this performance convince you lot?
How he didn’t win MOTM is beyond me.
You can tell class when you see it and this boy can play with a cigar- amazing performance
He was immense for England under 19’s too as they thrashed Mexico. England have lacked this type of midfield for a long time, we just need him to start 5 or 6 games and united need A big performance from him against Galatasaray in the week?
That is the big question. It has been a mystery from the start.
Brilliant performance and hopefully he gets more game time.
For once I'm not worried about a midfielder we have. People don't understand how good Mainoo is. He's always two steps ahead when on the ball, he's one of those midfielders that you can't get near and the opposition won't even bother to try and give up after a while.
The first minute is a good example, simple 1-2 when surrounded by Everton Midfielders to get out of a tight situation. The most impressive thing about Mainoo is that he knows what he's going to do before receiving the ball, which is a rare trait for a Manchester United midfielder post Scholes/Carrick and is the reason why I'm optimistic about him.
He's so good that barring injuries he'll be on the plane with the England squad this summer.
1 min 24 the cheeky nutmeg was crazy good, no one else does that for us.
Thought today was a harsh game to start him, how wrong was I? Absolutely has to keep playing him now. Him, Bruno, plus one other going forward.
I love watching players like him, the minute he steps on the pitch is the minute you see how he positions himself on the pitch in a way not only our backline gets an easy passing option, but also occupies opposition players around him who have to either commit to marking him (what leaves space in central areas) or take a risk that he gets the ball and actually does something positive with it. He is the best ball progresor in the team, not FDJ but he has FDJ element and definitely adds another dimension to our game.
I would love to see him paired with Casemiro.
I don't think that is true, or at least I have not seen it yet. Casemiro has the best "defensive instincts" in the team, no doubt about it, but the rest of our players have close to no defensive instinct when it comes to playing in midfield. The jury is still out for Mount and Mainoo IMO. I think Kobbie strengths lie elsewhere tbh.
I would love to see him paired with Casemiro.
Doubters in shambles!
...oh wait they are downplaying his performance. Highest passing % in the team = "kept giving the ball away"
...oh wait they are downplaying his performance. Highest passing % in the team = "kept giving the ball away"
I think we've got one here, lads.
Well England will definitely have the best midfield in decades with Bellingham, Mainoo and Rice there.
We finally have a player who can do those quick turns and lose two defenders with one movement. Andrson and Giggs were probably the last we had in cm with that agility?
Equally important, passing was crisp and precise. He looked like he had played the game for a decade at that level.
Equally important, passing was crisp and precise. He looked like he had played the game for a decade at that level.
He must've been excited after seeing him last season in the academy. It felt like he got fast tracked because he knew he had exactly what he needs in the youth team. And credit to Mainoo for taking that chance and running away with it
Eriksen replacement?
would love to see him alongside Casemiro. I believe he will bring the best out in the old fella
If Mainoo can carry this on, then he is EXACTLY what England need. That midfield trio would dominate. Big if though.
He has time on the ball. He makes it for himself. That’s a quality you can’t teach. He’ll go far if he works hard.
What are you even asking this for? such a strange post
I was laughed at for saying that he would be the difference between us finishing top 4 or not. I just hope ETH doesn’t drop him for Mount when the latter is fit.
Honestly, why do people on here have an incessant urge for the "I told you so" posts. No-one was genuinely laughing at you, people were urging caution to place such a huge burden on a completely untested player in the premier league.
It’s like he’s got eyes on the back of his head.
Don't want him ran into the ground at 18 in his first season, but needs to be our first choice immediately. Knew he was going to be vital since we haven't had a proper #8 for years.
There were many doubters in this thread before his debut. Always wonder would they change their mind once they saw his debut this season.
I really rate the lad and I'll even say he's essential for our midfield.
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