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Kobbie Mainoo produced a powerful show in Manchester United’s 4-2 victory over Newport County within the fourth spherical of the FA Cup on Sunday night.
Whereas Man United confirmed vulnerability on the again, they produced a powerful attacking efficiency that helped to cowl up for his or her mishaps on the again.
One in every of their key gamers going ahead was 18-year-old Kobbie Mainoo.
Beginning in central midfield alongside veteran Casemiro, Mainoo proved extremely efficient, profiting from the possession he acquired.
He had 42 touches, lower than what he normally sees however enjoying in a sophisticated space allowed the United academy graduate to point out what he can do with the ball.
It all the time appeared like he had extra time on the ball as in comparison with his extra skilled teammates.
Mainoo accomplished 27 of his 31 passes for an 87% passing accuracy, trailing solely Antony and Lisandro Martinez who each managed 88%.
He made one key move in the course of the match, whereas solely trying a single lengthy ball with out success.
Profitable his solely floor duel and 4 of his 9 aerial duels, Mainoo did solely lose possession on 5 events, which was the least of any of United’s beginning 11 gamers.
Mainoo scored his first purpose for the membership, scoring with the one effort he had on track. Followers might be hoping to see extra of him because the central midfielder forward of Casemiro within the video games to come back.
Upon receiving a ball from Diogo Dalot, Mainoo struck a surgically exact shot towards the underside left nook, handing United their second purpose inside 13 minutes of play.
The teenage midfielder confirmed his class as he helped United safe development to the fifth spherical of the FA Cup.
Erik ten Hag would do effectively to handle Mainoo’s improvement successfully given the uncooked potential he continues to point out this season. (Stats by way of Sofascore)
