Kobbie Mainoo: Youngster Embarrasses Fred with Lovely Skill in Man United Training

• A clip of 18-year-old Kobbie Mainoo during a training session recently went viral
• Mainoo showed composure on the ball and embarrassed Fred in the training clip
• Manchester United have resumed first-team training ahead of a pre-season tour

Youngster, Kobbie Mainoo impressed Manchester United fans after training footage of the 18-year-old emerged online.

Erik ten Hag showed his intent in giving the younger players a chance to train with the first team, with Mainoo taking advantage of the opportunity.

In the clip, Mainoo embarks on a training drill that involves him getting a pass and attempting to have a go at the more experienced midfielder, Fred.

One instance shows Mainoo successfully turning Fred, using his quick feet and physicality to get the better of the more established Brazilian, as seen in the clip shared by @UtdDistrict on Twitter.

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As reported on SportBible, in a second instance, the youngster holds his opponent at a distance and creates space with a killer pass to an attacker.

Mainoo has some experience in first-team football, having debuted in January 2023 in a game against Charlton Athletic in the EFL Cup.

His league debut came against Leicester City several weeks later, in a game which United comfortably won 3-0.

Can Mainoo thrive next season?

While his talent is undeniable, Mainoo will find stiff competition in Manchester United’s midfield next season, especially with the arrival of Mason Mount.

He will, however, be hoping to leave a lasting impression on his manager as United prepare for a pre-season tour in America, where they will face Arsenal, Wrexham, Real Madrid, and Borussia Dortmund.

Ten Hag identifies players to sell

Elsewhere, Sports Brief reported on a long list of players Erik ten Hag would not mind losing in the summer.

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Reports claim that the former Ajax boss has drawn up an 11-member transfer list of players he is keen to offload in the coming weeks in order to raise over £100 million in transfer fees to help transform his squad.

The duo of Alex Telles and Eric Bailly, who spent last season on loan at Sevilla and Marseille respectively, are viewed as 'must-sells' by boss ten Hag, among others.