Casemiro thinks that Kobbie Mainoo is going to be a fantastic Manchester United player for many years to come. Mainoo was given an opportunity to demonstrate his skills in the midfield of the Reds while Casemiro was recovering from a hamstring injury. Now, the two of them have formed a formidable partnership on the pitch.Under manager Erik ten Hag, United have won all five games that Casemiro and Mainoo have started together. One of those saw Mainoo score a last-minute goal to win a thrilling match against Wolves. Even though Kobbie won’t turn 19 until April, Casemiro is impressed by his character and approach to the game. “First off, I’d like to congratulate Kobbie. He’s only 18, and he’s already a starter at a club like Manchester United. It’s not easy. There’s a lot of pressure. But I think United will have a top player for the next years, easily. He’s a top player. He’s exceptional. He’s a humble, hard-working player. He knows how to listen. He’s a great player. Since I play alongside him, I know Manchester United will easily have one of the best midfielders in the Premier League for the next few years. I think we have to recognise his value. He’s a great kid. I’m very happy that he’s on our side. As long as he keeps his head on straight, just as he’s doing now, I think we’ll have a great player for many, many years here at United.”##NAJAVA_MECA_7892345##Given his myriad career achievements, which include five UEFA Champions League titles with Real Madrid, Casemiro feels well placed to offer Mainoo, 13 years his junior, advice. But the Brazilian believes the teenager is mentally strong enough to ride the ups and downs that football will inevitably bring.”It’s a long and tough journey. I always try to tell him this: that things aren’t easy and that you always have to work hard. You always need to want more and more. That’s what football is. But you can tell he has his head on straight.”🚨🚨🎙️| Casemiro: “First of all, I would like to congratulate Kobbie Mainoo. He is already a starter at a club like #mufc at 18 years old. It’s not easy, there is a lot of pressure, but I think Manchester United will have a great player for years to come.” pic.twitter.com/iHgLdaEXNw— centredevils. (@centredevils) February 20, 2024 Many of United’s young players have been given opportunities in the side under Ten Hag, and Casemiro is happy to support them as a sounding board.”You always try to give tips and talk about your experience, but I always say that actions offer the best experience. The examples you set and your actions, on and off the pitch, are the most important things. That’s what I always try to tell them. I try to be a role model for them – on and off the pitch.”
