The England team is set to face Brazil in a friendly match, and there’s a possibility that Southgate might surprise Manchester United fans by giving Mainoo an opportunity to play, marking his debut for the England national team.
Mainoo get called up for National Team!
Just a few days ago, Southgate stated that he wasn’t considering selecting Mainoo for the national team, but he quickly changed his mind.
After Mainoo ‘s impressive performance for the U21 team, Southgate finally decided to promote him to the senior squad, marking Mainoo ‘s first call-up to the national team.
Following the match against Brazil, England will also play against Belgium. Mainoo will have the chance to feature in both of these matches.
Menou has already made 20 appearances for Manchester United!
Even if it’s just for a few minutes, it will be significant for him. This marks Mainoo’s transformation, as the 18-year-old enters a new phase of his career.
Mainoo’s progress can be attributed not only to his personal efforts but also to one person – Ten Hag.
Last season, Ten Hag gave Mainoo opportunities to play for the first team on three occasions. This season, due to frequent midfield injuries, Ten Hag decided to field Mainoo, and he performed admirably.
Ten Hag trusts Mainoo a lot.
His performances were recognized, and Mainoo gradually established himself as a regular starter, having made 20 appearances for the team, including 17 starts.
As a result of Mainoo’s rise, Eriksen has been relegated to the bench. The Danish midfielder has expressed dissatisfaction with his limited playing time at Manchester United.
Eriksen is the “victim” of Menou’s growth.
It’s clear that Mainoo’s presence has marginalized Eriksen, and he may be forced to leave the club.
In football, the transition from old to new is inevitable. At 32 years old, Eriksen is no longer suitable to be a regular starter for Manchester United.
Mainoo and Eriksen.
If he can’t accept a substitute role, he may have to leave the club. Manchester United cannot afford to prioritize individual emotions over nurturing young talents like Mainoo, who represents the future of the team.
Due to his impressive performances, Mainoo’s market value has skyrocketed from €6 million to €35 million in just three months. With his abilities, it’s believed that his value will soon reach €50 million or even higher.
Ten Hag ‘discovered’ Mainoo.
Although Ten Hag’s tenure at Manchester United has been controversial, his recognition and promotion of Mainoo have brought immense wealth to the club.
Of course, Mainoo is still young, and there’s still a significant gap between him and world-class midfielders. Moving forward, Mainoo needs to remain humble and continue learning.
Is Mainoo the key future of Manchester United?
We look forward to seeing him become a midfield leader for Manchester United in the near future!
