’86 touches, 10 duels & 8 tackles won’: Not Fernandes, 18-year-old golden star become UNSUNG HERO in match vs Wigan Athletic

Kobbie Mainoo, a midfielder for Manchester United, put on yet another impressive display as the team defeated Wigan Athletic 2-0 in the FA Cup third round.

Mainoo had a significant role in the Red Devils’ dominance of the Latics game at the DW Stadium with an outstanding performance in the middle of the park.

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Wigan tested the goalie early in the game because of the teenager’s early mistake, but as the game progressed, he gained confidence and won the majority of his tackles.

In the course of ninety minutes, Mainoo won ten duels and an astounding eight tackles. Ninety percent of his passes were completed throughout his 86 touches total.

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Even at the age of 18, the young player has already made a name for himself in the starting lineup by playing at number six, and Casemiro might find it difficult to push him out.

After recuperating from a hamstring injury, the Brazilian is back in partial training, but manager Erik ten Hag has stated that he might not be back for a few more weeks.

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This weekend, United will play Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League before a brief winter break. In late January, they might play Eastleigh or Newport County in the FA Cup fourth round.

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Kobbie Mainoo, a midfielder for Manchester United, put on yet another impressive display as the team defeated Wigan Athletic 2-0 in the FA Cup third round.

Mainoo had a significant role in the Red Devils’ dominance of the Latics game at the DW Stadium with an outstanding performance in the middle of the park.

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Wigan tested the goalie early in the game because of the teenager’s early mistake, but as the game progressed, he gained confidence and won the majority of his tackles.

In the course of ninety minutes, Mainoo won ten duels and an astounding eight tackles. Ninety percent of his passes were completed throughout his 86 touches total.

Even at the age of 18, the young player has already made a name for himself in the starting lineup by playing at number six, and Casemiro might find it difficult to push him out.

After recuperating from a hamstring injury, the Brazilian is back in partial training, but manager Erik ten Hag has stated that he might not be back for a few more weeks.

This weekend, United will play Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League before a brief winter break. In late January, they might play Eastleigh or Newport County in the FA Cup fourth round.