He looks alright but I've been more wowed by Gore in his brief spells.
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Season Average Rating
- Appearances
- 32
- Goals
- 5
- Assists
- 1
- Yellow cards
- 4
So, do we reckon he could end up as Casemiro's back up this season?
For me, he plays like our Seedorf.
Best midfielders are those who glide across the pitch without having to sprint too much, Xavi, Iniesta, Scholes, Zidane, etc. He seems to be of that sort. Getting a chance amongst an XI of all first teamers is massive. If he lives up to the expectations, we would be seeing Mainoo masterclass week in week out in few years.
this will be a great test for him against this Arsenal midfield. But good or bad don't judge him on tonight. He's a long term project
Didn't see much of Seedorf actually, was he a DM?
No, he was an AMC, in the Eriksen/Bruno mold.
Love the look of him. He always looks for a good pass forward - the exact opposite of McTominay.
No. He was probably one of the best as heartbeat setter of team, deep-lying playmaker, but full of creativity. In his days in Ajax, he was partnered by Davis, destroyer. But he’s very versatile. I remember he played different offensive roles for AC Milan.
Unreal performance from Kobbie so far. Superstar talent.
He looks a player. It'd be nice to see him get some minutes this season
Huge potential, shades of Bellingham in him
His potential is huge, probably already our most comfortable midfielder in possession.
This kid is ready, dropping to RB position to build up play, moving right wing in the attacking phase. Very good half by him.
Yeah, he is the real deal I think. Something about his movement just screams class.
Big potential should be pushing for a starting place this season
He will get lots of playing time. Casemiro will get suspended, he will need resting at times. No better teacher for Kobbie than Casemiro, especially fight and attitude
Yeah I'm sold. The quality is there to play and the talent is world class. Just a matter of how good of a head he has.
Kid is the real deal, our Casemiro backup.
He is some talent. Sell Fred and Donny, give this kid all of their minutes.
The first time I watched Mainoo played (against Leicester last season), his play immediately reminded me the first time when watching on TV 17-18 yrs old Seedorf playing in LVG’s Ajax. Super composed, calm, and critically made forward pass so natural.
Guy looks very at home playing alongside all the first reamers for both sides. Great to see
ETH has done brilliantly with him. Kept him around the firsty team, training everyday with them, not too much ine the Under 21. Was ready to give him chances but for injury and our need to qualify for the CL, which meant trusting more established players. This will be his year
First time really seeing him play and have to say looks impressive. Very clam and also isn't afraid to be on the ball and get clattered.
Really impressive to see a young player picking up those deep positions and being available. Astute beyond his years.
I think we have to be a bit cautious in extrapolating too far because these preseason games have nothing like the intensity of real matches.
I think we have to be a bit cautious in extrapolating too far because these preseason games have nothing like the intensity of real matches.
Beautiful to see. So young and being such a focal point in our ball recycling dropping between Varane and Martinez. Looks ready.
Best performance of the tour so far. He's absolutely everywhere!
impressive 45 min, if he keeps it up for pre season i think he will play a part in this season.
He was fantastic there, he's built like a tank for a lad his age as well.
Exciting talent. Weird to have one in the middle of the park. So used to it being wingers coming out the academy.
Hard to believe he has just turned 18. Incredible technical ability but very unusual to have that coupled with such great game intelligence at that age.
Special talent.
Impressed by him. Very intelligent and amazing technical ability, also doesn't get bullied like a lot of young players
Nice to bring in a kid from the academy once a year who actually has a chance of making it.
Mainoo dropping to RB in the first build up phase really helped the team, pushed AWB higher up the pitch and Mainoo moved to RB position.
He is such a good footballer, I hope he gets lot of mins this season. He looks ready.
He is such a good footballer, I hope he gets lot of mins this season. He looks ready.
Yeah, he has the technical ability but the physicality is what will allow him to adapt quickly to the men's game.
So happy we got him secured earlier this year!
The real deal....
Can't believe he assisted both goals 