Erik ten Hag’s significant hint ahead of the derby has Man Utd supporters convinced that the neglected kid is ‘ready to fry Man City’.
Five members of United’s first team are out with injuries.
Supporters believe Manchester United made a significant error by not releasing Kobbie Mainoo from his injury against Manchester City.
Tomorrow, the Treble winners will go to Old Trafford for the derby.
For the Manchester Derby, Kobbie Mainoo might make a comeback to Manchester United’s starting lineup.
For the Manchester Derby, Kobbie Mainoo might make a comeback to Manchester United’s starting lineup.Source: Reuters
Additionally, Manchester United’s Under-21 team drew 1-1 with Fulham just two nights prior to the match.
However, a lot of fans saw that Mainoo was left out of the starting lineup for the match.
This is after he started their previous match on Tuesday, a 1-0 loss to Copenhagen in the Youth Champions League.
It was the 18-year-old’s first game since he hobbled out in July during a preseason match against Real Madrid due to an ankle injury.
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After returning to training a few weeks ago, supporters think he may have fully recovered and is now targeting more first-team opportunities.
One supporter said: “No Mainoo. He is about to cook City.”
Another added: “Mainoo not here meaning he could be involved in the Manchester derby.”
More reacted: “No Mainoo, haha City watch out.”
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A fourth wondered: “Mainoo not there interesting…”
There could be a spot for the midfielder amid some doubt over the fitness of Casemiro as he continues to nurse a minor ankle problem.
Meanwhile, Erik ten Hag already has Lisandro Martinez, Tyrell Malacia, Luke Shaw, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Amad Diallo all sidelined.
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