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Former Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov has likened Kobbie Mainoo to Paul Scholes and indicated the teen boasts of the identical composure and attributes because the membership legend.
Mainoo has been a revelation since he got here into the group.
He scored the primary senior aim of his profession within the FA Cup win towards Newport County. He adopted it up with a primary Premier League simply days later vs. Wolves.
Mainoo’s aim on the Molineux was a factor of magnificence. He launched into a superb solo run earlier than expertly tucking the ball away into the underside nook. Much more vital is that it was a last-minute winner that sealed the win for United.
Rio Ferdinand lately in contrast Mainoo’s model of play to that of former AC Milan star Clarence Seedorf – among the best midfielders of his era.
Nonetheless, in line with Berbatov, who spoke to Betfair, Mainoo is extra like Scholes.
The ex-United goalscorer stated, “The aim he scored towards Wolves was nice as a result of it exhibits that he’s mature past his years. He had the braveness to strive one thing completely different within the final minute of the sport and it was a particular second.”
“Mainoo is a particular participant, however as with each 18-year-old, we should simply allow them to play as a result of in the meanwhile, Kobbie is simply having fun with soccer in its purest type and that’s what I prefer to see. It’s a must to return to the likes of Paul Scholes, Giggsy, Gary Neville, and when that crop of gamers broke by way of to see gamers so younger appear so mature.”
“Now with Kobbie, you’ll be able to see he performs the sport with such confidence. He’s composed and he is aware of the best way to play the sport. After all, all of us hope he’ll get higher as a result of he’s nonetheless so younger. Gamers like him are particular people. You see them play at a younger age they usually clearly have the expertise.”
The Bulgarian urged Mainoo to now work on his weaknesses and intention to get higher in order to assist the group.
One other ex-player who waxed lyrical concerning the 18-year-old is Giggs.
The Welshman informed the Webby & O’Neill YouTube channel, “Yeah, I imply, he seems to be like one in every of them gamers who as quickly because the ball involves him he’s obtained it sorted.”
“You realize, he is aware of the place… he’s conscious of the place the areas, he’s conscious if he’s getting closed down, whether or not he must take one contact simply across the nook or take just a few extra touches.”
Mainoo will undoubtedly be trying to lengthen his advantageous type when United tackle Aston Villa on Sunday in a vital away fixture.
