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Manchester United gained the Carabao Cup in opposition to Newcastle 2-0 on Sunday, lastly placing an finish to a wretched six-year run with none silverware.
Erik ten Hag’s males have been medical on the evening while being courageous defensively, because the Crimson Devils ran out snug winners at Wembley.
The Dutch supervisor was seen becoming a member of within the wild celebrations that might comply with the referee’s remaining whistle, his uncommon dance routine with summer time signings Antony and Lisandro Martinez blowing up the web for good.
Amidst all of the chaos, Ten Hag was additionally seen chatting with younger teenage prodigy Kobbie Mainoo.
Erik ten Hag talking with 17-year-old midfielder Kobbie Mainoo after profitable the Carabao Cup.
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Mainoo is a prospect who has been making waves in United’s academy for some time now, and plenty of on the membership have marked him out as one for the long run.
The 17-year-old has had a breakthrough season this time period, just lately making his league debut after approaching to exchange Marcel Sabitzer for the ultimate couple of minutes throughout the 3-0 win in opposition to Leicester Metropolis final week.
A flexible participant who can play as a six or as an 8, Mainoo has an eye fixed for a go and isn’t afraid to get right into a deal with.
Barring his solitary league look in opposition to the Foxes, the present England U-18s worldwide has additionally managed a handful of appearances in a number of cup competitions for the Crimson Devils.
The truth that the Ten Hag took the time to talk with Mainoo after such a high-pressure recreation, a remaining no much less, exhibits that he sees potential within the younger participant and is prepared to put money into his growth.
For United followers, this can be a signal of hope for the long run.
The membership has at all times had a wealthy and proud historical past of manufacturing homegrown expertise, and Mainoo may very well be the subsequent nice participant to come back out of Carrington.
If he does handle to fulfil his burgeoning potential, Erik ten Hag would have performed a key function in mentioned growth.
The long run appears very vibrant for each the membership and the participant.
