He's class but if you watch him for 3rd Wolves goal tracking back, he's running in treacle.
The goal wasn't his fault but despite being quick and agile over a few yards, he seems to lack a bit of athleticism.
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The goal wasn't his fault but despite being quick and agile over a few yards, he seems to lack a bit of athleticism.
The most composed player I have seen for so long. Please please keep your feet on the ground lad!!!
I think he is a brilliant CM. He can play as a 6, as an 8, as a 10. Whatever you want him to. His basics are that good
The other commentator going 'ohh ohhh ohhhh', I felt that.
Going to be honest, felt Mainoo has been below his par in terms of getting on the ball (which is mostly tactical) and his passing accuracy past two games. However, then he has two goals and that last minute clutch moment. Fecking brilliant.
People will say this and then wonder why we can't find a De Jong type 6 in the market.
Also Mainoo played more as an 8 today.
Proper baller this lad.
Needs to keep playing a bit further forward, doesn't need to be shunted in front of the defenders like Anderson. Incredible talent.
It would be a waste of his other great attribute. He should be an 8, and potentially a 10 when physically ready.
I was literally sitting with my head in my hands after their equaliser and then he goes and does that. 
Højlund talking in his post match interview then said something along the lines of “I missed preseason so didn’t get to okay with him but I heard all the players talking about him saying he’s an unbelievable player and a generational talent”. 
He is him.
Yeah I know, hence my comment
Hes 18 FFS, still developing his body - but hes one of those rolls Royce midfielders who come up very rarely.
Awesome talent. Two very similar goals curling placed shots.
Awesome talent. Two very similar goals curling placed shots.
Was like a Messi trademark goal from Mainoo.
His accuracy wont' be as good when asked to play higher up because A.) he's going to get more hospital passes from the back that put him under pressure and B.) his role is closer to a creator than a tempo setter when higher. I counted plenty of times today where he was forced to play an errant pass because it was basically his only choice as far as options go.
I'd rather us keep him as the deepest midfielder when building up and have Casemiro a bit higher, and then they can switch when we get into the middle/final third and off the ball. Casemiro is hilariously erratic as a distributor.
Our best 6 and 8!
Looking forward to seeing how him and Bellingham play together for England
I think all our midfielders looked a little lost against Wolves dribblers on a couple of occasions but overall, it was enough.
His goal - scored in this way under these circumstances - will drive up the hypetrain. Hopefully, he is managed well and intelligently. Old United would have got him a 150k contract for a performance like this.
His goal - scored in this way under these circumstances - will drive up the hypetrain. Hopefully, he is managed well and intelligently. Old United would have got him a 150k contract for a performance like this.
What a fecking goal. What a fecking moment. Was probably worth the bollocks penalty and Wolves comeback to have it.
Hopefully you lads who were posting some variant of "x pages for a kid who hasn't even played yet" ad nauseam can see why people wanted to talk about him a bit now. 
Hopefully you lads who were posting some variant of "x pages for a kid who hasn't even played yet
" ad nauseam can see why people wanted to talk about him a bit now. Next step of his evolution is definitely to just command the ball more. He’s 18 and I think he defers to the two veterans in midfield beside him, but he’s just as good (better, really) at shielding and recycling the ball — I want to see him be more controlling of the ball and take the lead more over Fernandes and Casemiro.
It’ll come with time, I think. Still so green.
It’ll come with time, I think. Still so green.
That hesitation to get the second man to commit and then putting it through his legs was prime Messi. Dribbling without touching the ball.
I don't think we need to be nailing down his position. He's young, who knows for sure.
For now he'll play where he's needed. It's a different role next to Casimero than it is next to other options.
For now he'll play where he's needed. It's a different role next to Casimero than it is next to other options.
We don’t want him playing for England however if he plays well in the rest of the season and adds goals he’ll be selected.
Honestly the next step is getting two players that operate on the same wave length/composure as him. We don't have that currently.
I'm still buzzing from that goal! This kid's talent and composure is unreal...
Also seems quite nice and humble.
Also seems quite nice and humble.
Yeah that is definitely next step for him, no. Reason why he can’t do it either. The goal was a moment of pure class which he made look completely effortless.
Jesus that’s a hell of a midfield
Where do you play him? He's just too good wherever - I said in the match thread that he's one of those players who make you feel you're missing out on playing him in another position wherever you play him
Class of a player, star boy.
That would be very ideal! Would love to see him on the field at the same time as Amad at some point too.
I know exactly what you mean and tbh it's a very small sample size but I still think his errant passes were a bit poor even for his standards despite being in tighter situations/being pressed for all angles. I'm not worried, as he has all the tools to sharpen in this aspect but it was just an observation.
As for his position, yes I'd agree that would be nice as we can get him on the ball more. It'd be even better if they were both playing in tandem but then again, that's almost hopeless asking for that because I don't think ETH is ever going to change our defensive/midfield transitional issues.
Hope it stays that way... and a huge contract and a social media following doesn't change him, or any of the kids.
It's really nice to have a player with Mainoo's composure coming through in such a chaotic team. Hopefully he'll develop nicely when we bring a new manager in.
I’m giddy, I’m absolutely buzzing so of course I’m talking on emotion. But what a player we have on our hands. Forget about the goal, he’s playing midfield in the premier league regularly at 18 years old and he’s dominated games. Has that happened before, when has an 18 year old midfielder looked this good? Fabregas maybe?
On that note though... Hell of a midfield England have long term there. Rice, Mainoo and Bellingham. That's a midfield set to dominate the world stage for years
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What a goal.
Excellent performance, goal of the season contender as well. Brilliant today
Garnacho has that in the bag i'd say.
Mainoo dribbled around 6 players and scored a 98 minute winner…
No chance vs Garnachos wonderstrike imo. It will be PL goal of the season I assume.