Michael Carrick praises Kobbie Mainoo following Manchester United’s 4-0 win as the club returns to Champions League action, describing Mainoo’s performance as “fantastic” and saying he is a “real joy” to work with. Carrick comments on Mainoo’s impact in the match after what his team delivers as a one-sided result.
The outlets also highlight Mainoo’s output in the game against Sabah. Yahoo Sports reports that in Mainoo’s first Champions League start he completes 81 passes in 64 minutes. Manchester Evening News adds that Carrick’s praise comes after overseeing the team’s dominant display. Free Malaysia Today frames the comments as part of a wider turnaround, noting Mainoo is viewed as having a “massive influence” on United’s upturn after being less prominently used by Carrick’s predecessor, Ruben Amorim. Soccer News similarly emphasizes Carrick’s description of the display as a “joy.”
