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.