Fernandes praises Mainoo, other young Manchester United players

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Bruno Fernandes has commended what he described as a thrilling performance of young players take their chances, particularly lauding Kobbie Mainoo’s contribution in the Man United 3-0 thrashing of Everton on Sunday.

Fernandes said: “We have a pretty young squad still. I think Kobbie did amazing today. Garna obviously with an amazing goal.

“Not less important, Pellistri and Hannibal, they lifted the team, the energy at the end of game was unbelievable.”

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Manchester United’s squad is reeling from injuries, and it is vital that young players are able to contribute, and lay a marker down for the long-term future.

Garnacho and Mainoo in particular are showing they can be the ‘now’, and not just the future. Garnacho was the matchwinner, while there could have been no arguments if the young midfielder picked up the man of the match award instead. Manchester United fans were very impressed.

This was just one game, but everything we have seen from Kobbie Mainoo through the academy, in pre-season, and in his five first team matches to date, suggests he is a very special player – or ‘amazing’ as Bruno Fernandes would say.