INEOS credits Michael Carrick for development of Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 7:05 PM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026
Manchester United leadership reportedly considers the management of Kobbie Mainoo a key success for the club following the midfielder's transformation. Once close to a loan departure to Napoli during the January transfer window under former manager Ruben Amorim, Mainoo has since secured a new contract and established himself as a central figure in the squad. The club attributes this reversal in the 21-year-old's trajectory directly to Michael Carrick. Since taking charge, Carrick provided consistent support to the England international through periods of difficulty under previous coaches, including Amorim and Thomas Tuchel. Mainoo has since recorded significant performances in the Manchester derby and against Liverpool, earning a spot in the England World Cup squad. The midfielder is expected to start for Manchester United in the upcoming Sunday Manchester derby.
- •Kobbie Mainoo was nearly loaned to Napoli in January before a managerial change occurred.
- •Michael Carrick is credited with restoring the 21-year-old's form and confidence at the club.
- •The midfielder has since signed a new contract and joined the England World Cup squad.
- •Mainoo is slated to feature in the Manchester derby scheduled for this Sunday.
- •INEOS management expressed satisfaction with the progress and financial savings gained from retaining the player.
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