
Kobbie Mainoo was set to leave Manchester United before his derby masterclass – has Michael Carrick arrived just in time?
EN 20 January 2026 at 16:15
Kobbie Mainoo, a promising Manchester United homegrown player, was reportedly on the verge of leaving the club under previous management (referred to implicitly as Ruben Amorim's tenure) before delivering an impressive 'derby masterclass'. The article questions whether the arrival of Michael Carrick (presumably as a key figure) has come just in time to secure his future at the club.
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Players:
Kobbie MainooMichael CarrickRúben Amorim
Clubs:
Manchester United