Rasmus Hojlund gushed over Man Utd teammate and ‘generational expertise’ Kobbie Mainoo after the dramatic 4-3 victory at Wolves on Thursday night time.
The Purple Devils seemed to have thrown away 2-0 and 3-1 leads when Pedro Neto levelled the scores within the 94th minute, the guests having struck by way of Marcus Rashford, Hojlund and Scott McTominay.
Nevertheless, rising star Mainoo slalomed previous a few Wanderers challenges and curled the winner into the underside nook, bagging his first Premier League aim after netting within the FA Cup at Newport County final weekend.
The 18-year-old began alongside Casemiro in midfield in a Man Utd group near full power and obtained reward from summer time signing Hojlund after the thrilling encounter at Molineux.
The Dane mentioned: “Now we have a generational expertise in Kobbie Mainoo. You possibly can see his composure, he’s so relaxed on the ball. A lot high quality on the ball. Now he is additionally beginning to present that he has the scoring components of his sport as nicely. He is an entire participant.
“It isn’t about taking the duty, he is so relaxed, so calm, he is aware of his high quality and he is aware of when he goes on the market he will carry out. All people is aware of that from the group and also you guys can see it as nicely now. He is a high participant.”
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He added: “We get pleasure from issues, spending time outdoors collectively. Us younger guys, we’ve got a bit group and we’re chatting to one another. It is very cool to produce other younger gamers across the group and hopefully we will set an period for the membership and be right here a few years collectively.
“Should you’re adequate, you are sufficiently old and I believe that is an excellent factor. We’re right here for a cause.”
Mainoo impressed throughout Man Utd’s pre-season tour earlier than an damage left him sidelined till November. All eight of his Premier League appearances this season have come as begins, with Erik ten Hag’s aspect seventh after the win at Wolves.
They’ve the chance to maneuver into sixth on Sunday after they host West Ham United, who at present sit a degree forward after their newest draw with Bournemouth.
