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Thiago praises Kobbie Mainoo's development at Manchester United

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 4, 2026, 5:40 PM

Last updated Jul 4, 2026

Thiago praises Kobbie Mainoo's development at Manchester United

Summary

Thiago Alcantara recently commended Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo during an interview with Rio Ferdinand. Mainoo, who emerged as a key player under manager Michael Carrick, has yet to make an appearance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. His performance in the latter half of the last season helped United secure a third-place finish in the Premier League. Despite his success, Thiago noted that there is still room for improvement in Mainoo's game, especially regarding his decision-making on the pitch. Looking ahead, INEOS is searching for a suitable midfield partner for Mainoo this summer.

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Latest Updates

•Kobbie Mainoo has not featured in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
•He started all but one of 17 matches under Michael Carrick.
•Mainoo's resurgence follows struggles under former coach Ruben Amorim.
•Thiago believes Mainoo excels as an attacking midfielder.
•INEOS is seeking a new midfield partner for Mainoo this summer.

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5:40 PMYahoo Sports — Kobbie Mainoo: Thiago delivers bold verdict on Man United star

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Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has yet to feature at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite lighting up Old Trafford in the second half of last season. The English midfielder was initially a per...
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