He’s The New Pogba, Man Utd Fans Hail Kobbie Maino’s Impact
Manchester United supporters globally have hailed the impact of youngster Kobbie Mainoo in the team’s setup after grabbing his first Premier League goal for the Red Devils.
Mainoo scored a last gasp winner to give the Twenty Time Premier League champions a 4-3 win at the expense of Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League on Thursday night, few days after he scored a goal in the FA Cup against Newport.
Wow! What a finale and what a prodigious young talent, Kobbie Mainoo is. 👏🏻👏🏻
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) February 1, 2024
The 19 year old England footballer of Ghanaian heritage has made an instant impact in the Manchester United midfield since returning from injury.
Kobbie Mainoo’s game by numbers vs. Wolves:
100% tackles won
84% pass accuracy
53 touches
27/32 passes completed
7 duels won
6 ball recoveries
2 dribbles completed
2 interceptions
1 goalGenerational. 🌟 pic.twitter.com/mQtmgMY0TM
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) February 1, 2024
His commanding role and a very vital goal earned him comparison with French World Cup winner and former Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba.
Watching Kobbie Mainoo feels like watching Paul Pogba all over again. Their style of play and aura on the ball way too similar.
— LERRY (@_AsiwajuLerry) February 1, 2024
Born in Stockport, England, the 19 year old who has made nine appearances for Manchester United is gradually becoming fans favourite, particularly with the role he played in Thursday’s victory.
KOBBIE MAINOO APPRECIATION TWEET pic.twitter.com/EiMGGx5xlA
— MBAH (@Mbahdeyforyou) February 1, 2024
The Red Devils appeared to have dropped two points when Pedro Neto drew Wolves level in added time by bringing the scoreline to 3-3, but Mainoo bravely moved the ball into the opposition’s box before unleashing a sublime attempt to seal victory in the thriller at the Molineux.
