Michael Carrick says it was ‘not a big decision’ to bring Kobbie Mainoo in from the cold at Man United, as the interim boss lavished praise on his ‘incredible’ midfielder.
Mainoo, 20, had endured a turbulent season prior to Carrick’s appointment as first team head coach last month, with former boss Ruben Amorim effectively freezing the youngster out from his plans.
Such was Mainoo’s dire situation at Old Trafford, the 20-year-old had privately expressed to club chiefs that he wished to explore a move away from the club to play regular first team football.
However, Carrick has offered an olive branch to Mainoo, involving the midfielder in his team since taking the helm.
And the England international has repaid his manager’s faith, forming the foundation for United’s impressive unbeaten run of five unbeaten matches in the Premier League.
For Carrick, it was a no-brainer to involve Mainoo in his plans.
Michael Carrick has revealed it was a no-brainer to bring Kobbie Mainoo in from the cold