Kobbie Mainoo, the Manchester United player, has had a significant physical makeover in recent years.

This season, manager Erik ten Hag has gradually incorporated the 18-year-old academy product into the starting lineup.

This season, Kobbie Mainoo has established himself in Manchester United’s starting lineup.

Throughout his breakthrough season, the teenage midfielder hasn’t hesitated to put his foot in the door.

According to a former coach, Mainoo, who is shown here playing for the U18s in 2021, was originally a diminutive and “wiry” player.

Some Old Trafford supporters have urged Ten Hag to start Mainoo on a regular basis because of his poise and skill, which are much beyond his years.

After witnessing him put up a strong performance, one United supporter declared, “He’s going straight to the top.”

The teenager appears capable of managing the physical demands of his role and hasn’t seemed out of place.

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His rigorous exercise routine and healthy diet have totally eliminated his “wiry” appearance.

Many people have been taken aback by Mainoo’s transformation over the years, including Cheadle and Steve Vare, the academy head at FC Gately, who has known him since he was five years old.

“I attended the Youth Cup final,” he told the Manchester Evening News. He is hardly recognizable.

He was very small when he was at Cheadle and Gatley, but he is now a large boy.

“At the time, I described him as wiry, strong, and extremely quick off the mark.”

In May 2022, Kobbie Mainoo was a member of the Manchester United team that won the Youth FA Cup. 

In terms of his ability to leap forward, he was one of those players who could push the ball beyond a player.

He’s a tall boy now, and I felt his performance against Nottingham Forest in the Youth Cup final was excellent.

When I tell my kids that I coached him, they respond, “Only for a short period of time.”

He was clearly only partially developed by Cheadle and Gatley, and like everything at the grassroots level, it’s merely a foundation for the kids.

“But it’s wonderful to see him doing so well, and everyone at Cheadle and Gatley is incredibly happy for him.”

His recent performances have also convinced Red Devils great Paul Scholes that he should be given a lengthier contract with the team.

“I think Mainoo needs a run in the team,” he remarked following United’s 3–3 draw with Galatasaray.

And based on our Sunday performance at Everton, I believe it’s time to give him an opportunity.

“This back four needs to be protected.” This young man is the best at seeing danger.

He appeared to be the real deal on Sunday in a tough environment. He can defend the back four better than anyone else, in my opinion.

On Saturday night, Mainoo and his United teammates will return to action when they travel to St. James’ Park to play Newcastle.

When called upon, 18-year-old Mainoo has demonstrated incredible power in the middle of the park.