Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes is a fan of Kobbie Mainoo’s temperament, according to his former teammate Juan Mata.
Mainoo has had a stellar season at Old Trafford after suffering an unfortunate injury setback in pre-season. The Stockport teenager has since managed to return to fitness and after being introduced into the first team for his full Premier League debut in November against Everton, he hasn’t looked back.
Since that night at Goodison Park, Mainoo has made his senior debut for England and he is now expected to be part of Gareth Southgate’s 26-man squad for the European Championships this summer. Among those happy with his progress are Mata and Fernandes.
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Mata told United’s official website: “I’m really impressed with Kobbie. Sure, I haven’t seen him much before, but it looks like he’s been playing for the club longer than [he has]. [In his] first games for United, he already looks so mature. He looks like a player. With the ball, without the ball [he’s] concentrate. [He’s got a] a bright future ahead.
“Bruno [Fernandes] tells me he’s also a great kid. He listens. He wants to learn. He is humble. So he has everything to succeed.”
Another player who caught Mata’s eye is Alejandro Garnacho. The Spaniard took the striker under his wing during his time at United and is happy to see the Argentine now flourishing in the first team.
“[I’m] very [impressed]”, admitted Mata. “I mean, I knew Alejandro, I know what he is capable of. He was already showing how good he could be. I think this season he took a step forward.
“He is more consistent. He plays at a very high level, almost week in week out, scoring incredible goals. I am very happy for him, for his family too. He deserves it.”
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