"He plays without fear" - Former Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas heaps praise on Manchester United star
Former Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas has praised Manchester United's Kobbie Mainoo for his performances this season.
The Englishman has been a breath of fresh air in the Red Devil's midfield, showing calm, poise, and composure beyond his years. While Manchester United have generally been poor this term, Mainoo in his breakout season has looked phenomenal.
Just 18, he looks set to be the center of the Red Devils' efforts to rebuild in the coming years. The youngster's bravery and composure on and off the ball have won him many admirers within and outside the Red Devils fanbase.
Fabregas, a former smooth operator in the Premier League, is one such admirer. The former Chelsea midfielder shared his admiration for the Carrington graduate's abilities in a recent interview with the BBC.
The Spanish World Cup winner said of Mainoo:
“He plays without fear, and this is what I love about him. He just wants the ball, wants to make things happen. I always talk about the attitude and the personality; this is what makes a really, really good player in the difficult moments and he’s showing that."
Manchester United will hope they can keep the youngster at the club in the years to come and properly manage his immense talent. The Englishman will be focused on helping his side secure a place at Wembley for the FA Cup final when they face Coventry in the semi-final on Sunday (April 21).
INEOS intends to make Manchester United star 'new face' of project - Reports
According to 90Min, Manchester United's new part-owners INEOS intend to make breakout star Kobbie Mainoo the face of their project at the club. The midfielder has been brilliant for the Red Devils this season, dictating play through the middle in every appearance he has made.
The Englishman's rise has been phenomenal, establishing himself as one of the best players on the team. His meteoric rise has deemed him an integral part of United's Present and future.
The Manchester United ownership is keen to tie the midfielder down to a new long-term deal with the club. The youngster was linked with a move to cross-town rivals Manchester City last year and the Red Devils will be keen to make sure he remains on their books.
Mainoo has contributed three goals this season to his team's cause, two of which have been world-class strikes. The Red Devils will hope that he can continue his impressive development and lead them to a new era of success.