Kobbie Mainoo: Man Utd youngster's full Premier League debut against Everton praised by Gary Neville and Roy Keane

Gary Neville praised Kobbie Mainoo's exceptional full Premier League debut, while Roy Keane confessed his admiration for the young athlete after Manchester United's triumphant 3-0 victory over Everton.

The game at Goodison Park had a standout moment with Alejandro Garnacho's impressive overhead kick, but Erik ten Hag's team also had another reason to feel good with Mainoo's performance in the center of the field.

The young player from the academy, who is 18 years old, was given the opportunity to be in the starting lineup for his first Premier League match. Earlier in February, he had only played as a substitute towards the end of the game against Leicester.

He saved Manchester United from danger by making a crucial clearance near the goal, keeping them in the lead after Garnacho scored. He received a lot of compliments for his performance, both when he had the ball and when he didn't.

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During the game, Neville commented on a young person who appeared to be very calm and composed. This person is 18 years old.

"By far, Mainoo has been the outstanding player for Manchester United. He had an incredible and impressive performance during his debut in the Premier League."

Neville presented the player-of-the-match accolade to Garnacho due to his incredible first goal; however, he believed that Mainoo was the most remarkable player on the field.

Keane, who is also a Sky Sports pundit, expressed his agreement. He stated that the performance was impressive and used the word "unbelievable" to describe the team's efforts. However, he cautioned that it's important not to get too excited, although he did suggest that this was likely to happen regardless.

Today, he appeared calm and collected with the ball, taking his time to make decisions on when to pass short or long. He also showed great awareness of his teammates' positions on the field. Overall, it was an impressive performance.

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It's clear that the club has a high regard for him. Given the anticipation leading up to today's match against Everton, it speaks volumes that the manager chose to include him in the lineup. This indicates a level of trust between him and the coaching staff.

I wish the young player all the best. He performed exceptionally well. It's a promising beginning for him. Hopefully, he avoids any injuries and has the opportunity to play a series of matches for Man Utd because he truly appeared to embody the qualities of a Man Utd player.

He was really admirable and courageous. I thoroughly enjoyed observing him.

Erik ten Hag was equally amazed, suggesting that he would have provided the youth with an opportunity earlier in the current season, had he not encountered an injury in the pre-season.

During his press conference after the game, the Manchester United manager stated that the player has numerous skills.

When he suffered a serious injury during pre-season, it was a major letdown, both for him personally and for our group as a whole. I am aware that he possesses the potential to make significant headway if he performs as admirably as he did now. As we all know, young athletes can make tremendous progress in a short period of time.

"We believed it was the appropriate time to include him. He performed impressively. It is now his responsibility to further develop from this point."

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Karen Carney, who was in the Sky Sports studio, commented, "He demonstrated an exceptional level of composure."

He displayed courage by maintaining a consistent and systematic approach, using only a minimal amount of touches.

The role of the midfield player is extremely crucial. It is impressive to witness an 18-year-old player come into this team knowing the pressure that comes with it and effortlessly getting past opponents.

On occasion, he stuck with the ball for quite a while. It was almost as if he forgot he wasn't playing with the youth team anymore and could get tackled. Regardless, I believe he put on an excellent show, and he has a promising future ahead of him.

Ex-defender Michael Dawson expressed his thoughts, saying, "I believed that he instigated all our attacks. He positioned himself in the gap left by the two centre-backs and was always ready."

He executed a half-turn maneuver effortlessly and delivered smooth plays throughout the game. When faced with a challenging pass, he skillfully executed it with ease.

They appear to hold a high opinion of him, as is evidenced by Sofyan Amrabat being a substitute. I am of the belief that the performance was exquisite in all aspects, and he should feel an immense sense of pride regarding his performance today.

Mainoo Resembled A Man City Player – Neville

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In the Gary Neville Podcast, Sky Sports' Gary Neville gave his viewpoint.

That was really remarkable! But let's not get too excited as he still has 17 or 18 years ahead of him and needs to put in a lot of effort.

At times, when a newcomer joins the team, you can observe their attitude and approach towards the game. It's apparent that they possess exceptional talents and abilities, otherwise they wouldn't have been selected to play for the prestigious Man Utd team or chosen by Erik ten Hag.

You never know how someone will react until they're in the thick of it. At Goodison Park, the crowd was particularly rowdy, but he handled it like a pro. He was absolutely impressive.

We're aware that he's exceptional, but he appeared exceptional in that particular setting. I tend to evaluate players when the game becomes the most challenging. During the first half's rough patch, he stood out as the only player who performed well and maintained his usual style.

The highest praise I can give him, although it pains me to admit, is that he appeared to be a player who belongs in Manchester City. It crossed my mind that he could be someone that Pep Guardiola might consider for his midfield.

Mainoo Impressed Instantly: An Analysis

Adam Bate from Sky Sports is currently at Goodison Park.

Alejandro Garnacho received the on-air player of the match award for his incredible goal, however, Kobbie Mainoo's premier league debut for Manchester United in their 3-0 away win against Everton has also excited their supporters.

It was surprising to see how calm and collected he appeared while on the field.

It happened quickly as well. During a time when the intense ambiance at Goodison Park caused many to question if Manchester United could handle it, the player managed to locate an opportunity and some room, despite there being little available, and was not hesitant to control the ball.

Mainoo received a warm applause from the fans travelling with the team after completing 34 out of 41 passes. This made him the most accurate passer among all the players who started the game for United. Ten Hag had chosen to play Mainoo instead of Sofyan Amrabat, which turned out to be a good decision.

Add to that his effective defensive moves, particularly when he cleared the ball off the goal-line as it seemed like Dwight McNeil was going to score the equalizer, Mainoo seems to be a valuable player who can influence the game in different ways.

Casemiro's physical shape and fitness have created an absence in the midfield, and because Mason Mount will be out of action for some time, it appears that a two-player defensive midfield might be the favored alternative. His coach is now aware that there is a promising young player who is capable of taking on that role.