Kobbie Mainoo is living the dream at Manchester United, and old comments from Michael Carrick have resurfaced urging the club to build their team around the homegrown midfielder.
Mainoo has enjoyed a rapid rise at Old Trafford, becoming a regular starter and one of the bright spots in a difficult campaign. The teenager’s calm passing and ability to handle big moments have made him a key figure in midfield, despite his age.
As his status continues to grow, a previous assessment from Carrick has come back into focus. The former United midfielder, who spent years at the heart of the club’s most successful sides, made it clear he rates Mainoo highly and sees him as a player to shape a team around.
“Build a team around him,” Carrick said of Mainoo, in quotes that have now reappeared. Carrick’s words have been highlighted again as United look for a clear identity and long-term plan.
The comments have also been linked to Ruben Amorim, with Carrick’s view presented as a message for the coach as decisions are made over the direction of the squad and who should form its core.
Mainoo’s performances have ensured he remains central to those discussions. With United searching for stability and a midfield leader for the future, the renewed attention on Carrick’s backing underlines just how highly Mainoo is regarded inside the game.
