Kobbie Mainoo: Casemiro opens up on mentoring Man United ace
Kobbie Mainoo: Casemiro opens up on mentoring Man United ace Manchester United have uncovered a winning midfield combination in Casemiro and Kobbie Mainoo in recent months. Paired in the middle of the park by caretaker manager Michael Carrick, the Red Devils have lost just once when the duo have started together this season. It is, therefore, unfortunate that the partnership will be broken this summer, when the Brazilian is set to depart as a free agent.
Casemiro may be in red-hot form of late, but he turned 34 years old earlier this year and is one of the highest earners at the club. United are looking to trim the wage bill and build a team for the future, which is why they are already scouting the market for the Brazilian’s successor. The veteran midfielder missed the trip to the Stadium of Light last weekend with an injury, and the Red Devils were held to a 0-0 draw by Sunderland in his absence.
Casemiro, however, is expected to return to the starting XI against Nottingham Forest on Sunday, 17 May, which will be his last appearance at the Theatre of Dreams. He is likely to partner Mainoo in midfield in an afternoon that is expected to be an emotional affair for fans and players alike. The Mainoo-Casemiro partnership at United Casemiro was in the squad when Mainoo broke into the senior side under former manager Erik ten Hag.
The Brazilian witnessed the young midfielder’s meteoric rise at Old Trafford. They first played together against Newport County in the FA Cup fourth round, helping United secure a 4-2 win. Since then, Casemiro and Mainoo have shared the pitch 50 times for the Red Devils, winning 31 matches and losing 12.
A recent report relayed by The Peoples Person states that the young Englishman is working closely in training with the five-time Champions League winner to hone his skills. The Brazilian recently sat down for a chat with United legend Rio Ferdinand on Rio Ferdinand Presents , where they discussed the academy graduate at length. Mainoo the present and future of United When Ferdinand stated that it is hard to be firm with young players in the current age, Casemiro pointed out the negative influence of social media.