August 14th 2024.
Last season, Kobbie Mainoo left his mark on Manchester United and has since been praised by club legend Paul Scholes. Scholes even compared the young star to one of the greatest midfielders in history, Zinedine Zidane. At just 19 years old, Mainoo has become a regular for both Manchester United and the England national team, after impressing at the Euro 2024 tournament.
Mainoo made his debut for the first team in January 2023, but it was during the last campaign that he truly shone. In fact, his standout performance in the FA Cup final against Manchester City was a major factor in United's victory. Scholes, who has been thoroughly impressed by the latest talent from United's academy, believes Mainoo has a similar playing style to the iconic Zidane.
Zidane, who has won numerous accolades such as the World Cup, European Championship, and multiple league titles, is often seen as the standard for midfielders. Scholes commented, "He's the closest thing I've seen to Zidane in terms of ball control, receiving the ball, and gliding past opponents." The former United player also heard that Mainoo has held his own against seasoned midfielder Casemiro in training, sometimes even outperforming him.
While Mainoo has also been compared to Scholes himself, the former United maestro believes that the young star is far ahead of where he was at the same age. Scholes was amazed by Mainoo's composure on the ball, something that took him five to six years to develop in his own career. "He's so relaxed and makes the game look effortless. It's almost like watching poetry in motion," Scholes praised.
The Manchester United legend believes that Mainoo's calmness will be crucial for his future success. "It's something that comes naturally to him, and it will serve him well throughout his career." Scholes is confident that Mainoo has a bright future ahead of him, as long as he stays grounded and focused. "The sky's the limit for this lad, and he has the potential to achieve great things," Scholes said.
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