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'He's going to be a superstar' - Jamie Carragher reveals the one Man Utd player he loves watching

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Mainoo has had a stellar rise to prominence. After a breakout 2023/24 season with Manchester United, where he <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/bukayo-saka-cole-palmer-kobbie-mainoo-pfa-young-player-of-the-year-award-arsenal-chelsea-manchester-united/bltac90848be16edba0" target="_blank">displayed remarkable skill and composure in the midfield</a>, the 19-year-old has caught the eye of several football legends.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Mainoo's contributions have not been limited to club football. He was<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/sir-alex-ferguson-praise-man-utd-kobbie-mainoo-alejandro-garnacho/bltffca2f22f090ab2e" target="_blank"> instrumental in England's campaign at the European Championship,</a> as the Three Lions went all the way to the final, further solidifying his reputation as one of the most <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/erik-ten-hag-looking-forward-pre-season-surprises-emergence-of-next-kobbie-mainoo-alejandro-garnacho/blt5328381d830f5410" target="_blank">promising young talents</a> in the game.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Carragher, speaking to Sky Sports, expressed his admiration for Mainoo’s development, stating, “I think he has been an absolute revelation. I love watching him play and what he did in the summer."Established players like Scott McTominay and Casemiro have faced questions regarding their roles, especially with the emergence of Mainoo as a potential cornerstone of the team’s midfield. Carragher noted this shift, saying, “He came through last season, we were asking questions about United’s midfield. It was Casemiro needs a partner, now it’s Mainoo needs a partner. I think he is going to be a superstar.”

WHAT CARRAGHER SAID

This sentiment is echoed by other footballing greats, including Roy Keane and Gary Neville, who have also recognized Mainoo’s potential to dominate the midfield for years to come.“What he [Mainoo] has shown is a lot of maturity," Keane remarked. "He has to back it up, you are playing in the middle of the park for Man United. But he made it look very easy, his reading of the game and maturity. Hopefully he can back it up injury-free. I have been hugely impressed and fingers crossed."Gary Neville, another Manchester United legend, also praised Mainoo for his composure and consistency, particularly in marquee fixtures. The former defender added: "He has handled big games from minute one. Cup finals, scoring in cup finals, big away games. He was the player in such a poor team that you could rely on. To then do what he did in the tournament, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Conor Gallagher had played there and he became the answer. What a mesmerising start, the only thing that can stop him is himself."

DID YOU KNOW?

All eyes will be on Mainoo to see if he can build on his impressive performances from last season and establish himself as a mainstay in Manchester United’s midfield. Consistency will be key to eventually becoming the superstar that legends like Carragher, Keane, and Neville believe he can be.

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Jamie Carragher believes that one Manchester United player has the potential to be a &quot;superstar&quot; and he loves watching the youngster in action.

&apos;He&apos;s going to be a superstar&apos; - Jamie Carragher reveals the one Man Utd player he loves watching