May 25th 2024.
Kobbie Mainoo had an impressive performance during Manchester United's FA Cup final victory over Manchester City, earning him the title of man of the match. Paul Scholes, a former United player, was quick to praise Mainoo after the game. In fact, Scholes even went as far as to say that the midfielder is "ten times the player" he was when he was just 19 years old.
Mainoo, who graduated from United's academy, had a breakout season and ended it on a high note by scoring the decisive goal in the final, helping his team win the competition for the 13th time. In the first half, United had a two-goal lead thanks to Alejandro Garnacho's goal, which was made possible by a mix-up in City's defense. The team held on to their lead, despite a late goal from City's substitute Jeremy Doku, and denied them the chance to achieve an historic double-double.
As a result of their victory, United secured a spot in next year's Europa League. Mainoo was named man of the match for his outstanding performance, outshining some of City's key players in the middle of the park. Before the game, there were some doubts about United's decision to include Sofyan Amrabat in their starting lineup. Amrabat, who was on loan from Fiorentina, had a difficult time with the team but proved his critics wrong with his excellent performance in the final.
Scholes, who is a three-time FA Cup winner with United, couldn't help but praise Mainoo's performance on his Instagram stories. He even responded to fans who were comparing Mainoo to him, saying that the young midfielder is "10 times the player" he was at that age. Scholes also expressed his admiration for Mainoo's composure on the ball, awareness of his surroundings, and ability to score important goals.
However, as excitement grows over Mainoo's potential, United's coach Erik ten Hag urges everyone to remain calm and let the teenager develop at his own pace. He reminded everyone that Mainoo had a serious injury in the pre-season and it took him a while to fully recover. Ten Hag also pointed out that it's important not to put too much pressure on young players, as it can often backfire.
In the BBC Sport studio, United's all-time top goalscorer Wayne Rooney praised Mainoo and Garnacho as the team's standout players of the season. He was especially impressed with Mainoo's ability to dominate the midfield and perform against tough opponents like Manchester City. Rooney also expressed his happiness for the two young players, who were the ones to score the winning goals in the final.
It's clear that Mainoo has a bright future ahead of him, and with the support of his team and coaches, he has the potential to become a top player for Manchester United. As fans and media continue to sing his praises, it's important to remember that he is still young and needs time to develop. But based on his performance in the FA Cup final, it's safe to say that Mainoo has a very promising career ahead of him.
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