I played with Manchester United star Kobbie Mainoo - he reminds me of Yaya Toure
manchestereveningnews.co.ukTom Huddlestone did not need to take a second glimpse at Kobbie Mainoo to know he would make it on the big stage. His first training session with the Manchester United starlet even convinced the hybrid Academy coach that he had similar attributes to Manchester City hero Yaya Toure.
Toure needs no introduction in terms of his standing in Premier League history. Mainoo, though, is rapidly making a name for himself as United's great revival hope.
Delayed by injury, the teenage midfielder made his Premier League debut this season - wowing everyone with his performance against Everton - and has promptly become a key part of the United squad. ALSO READ: Ten Hag could unleash new-look United attack ALSO READ: United give double boost amid injury problems Mainoo, 18, is now on the verge of playing his first ever Manchester derby.
There will be no sterner test for his development than going up against Pep Guardiola's star-studded side and, in particular, competing with Rodri, Kevin De Bruyne and the others in midfield.
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