For their Europa League match against Porto on Thursday, Manchester United received the much-needed fitness boost from KOBBIE MAINOO.
Following his substitution due to a suspected hamstring injury during Sunday’s 3-0 home loss to Spurs, the midfield player lost his cool with teammates.
Fit-again Kobbie Mainoo made no secret of how he’ll take his mind off the pressure on Man Utd as they head out to take on PortoCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
Mainoo went off on Sunday but has got the all-clear
However, tests showed that the England star’s issue was not as serious as initially thought.
Together with the rest of United’s team, Mainoo, 19, is today departing for Portugal while toting a sizable, bespoke Call of Duty game case.
Among his teammates’ lightweight suitcases and travel bags, the anchorman’s unique bag stood out.
Mainoo shares Luke Littler, a fervent Red Devils supporter,’s passion for video games.
Fans have even joked that the 17-year-old Nuke pulled out of last month’s Hungarian Darts tournament to concentrate on EA FC 25. The Nuke is frequently spotted playing the newest editions.
Supporters of United will be hoping that Mainoo is as focused on the case as Littler has been lately.
That’s because Erik Ten Hag, the boss, has two test trips in three days, and his job is on the line.
Following their draw on Thursday, midtable United will play a Premier League match on Sunday against fifth-place Aston Villa.
Following his need to be removed shortly before halftime last weekend, Mainoo has received the all-clear.
Assistant boss Ruud van Nistelrooy is hoping Man Utd have packed a surprise or two for Portuguese giants Porto on Thursday
The 10-cap ace was spotted arguing with United substitutes Casemiro and Antony as he hobbled off.
Even Mainoo’s substitute was botched by United, as play resumed before Mason Mount could replace him.
After receiving stitches for a serious cut on his head, Mount was replaced by Amad Diallo.
As a precaution, the former Chelsea playmaker skipped early this week’s training.
However, Mount has also been cleared to play after testing revealed he had not experienced a concussion.