Mainoo Earns Young Player Nod After Carrick Revival at Manchester United
The 21-year-old’s return to a controlling midfield role has steadied Manchester United’s form.
Overview
- Mainoo said he weighed leaving during Ruben Amorim’s tenure after not starting any league games, though he stressed his first choice was to stay at Manchester United.
- After caretaker Michael Carrick took charge, he restored Mainoo as a regular beside Casemiro and United won 10 of 15 to clinch Champions League qualification.
- He has since signed a new contract at his boyhood club and received an England recall as he pushes for a World Cup place under coach Thomas Tuchel.
- The Premier League shortlisted him for Young Player of the Season, with rivals including Rayan Cherki, Nico O’Reilly, Lewis Hall, Junior Kroupi, Alex Scott, Mateus Fernandes and Michael Kayode.
- United’s upturn also drew league recognition for Michael Carrick as Manager of the Season nominee and Bruno Fernandes as a Player of the Season contender.