After Kobbie Mainoo’s dramatic winner against Wolves, Rio Ferdinand drew parallels between the Manchester United starlet and a Champions League icon.
Mainoo played a crucial role as Manchester United secured a thrilling 4-3 victory against Wolves in a seven-goal spectacle at Molineux on Thursday.
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Following Pedro Neto’s 95th-minute equalizer, Mainoo responded with a moment of brilliance in the 97th minute.
Nutmegging Max Kilman, he created an opening and curled in a sublime finish, securing a significant victory for his side.
In a composed post-match interview, the 18-year-old described his first Premier League goal as a ‘dream come true’.
Ferdinand praised the young player’s display against Wolves, drawing a comparison to Dutch legend Clarence Seedorf, a four-time Champions League winner.
On TNT Sports, the former United defender said: “I’m not saying he’s of the same ability, or that he’s that player yet, but he gives me vibes of Clarence Seedorf.
“The way he manoeuvres in tight situations and the way he manipulates this ball and uses his body at times.
“He shifts it, pops it through [Max] Kilman’s legs – beautiful. He’s elusive at times as well and the control and the awareness to pick his spot. Some players see the headlines there and the back pages and think ‘I’m going to go for it’. But he just caresses it.”
Erik ten Hag also spoke about Mainoo as he heaped praise on the player’s character.
“It’s wonderful to see and I hope he stays calm like he is, as he did with his goal as well,” he said “He is determined, he is a good character and I hope he keeps going with this progress.”
After securing his debut goal for the club in their recent FA Cup triumph against Newport County, Mainoo has now added his inaugural league goal, solidifying his role as a vital member of Ten Hag’s team.
