Kobbie Mainoo sends message after Man Utd performance vs City, Patrice Evra responds

Kobbie Mainoo is back to his best at Manchester United following Ruben Amorim’s exit as head coach, with his performance against Manchester City top class.

It was a day to remember at Old Trafford as Manchester United beat City 2-0.

In the win, Michael Carrick started Kobbie Mainoo, giving the 20-year-old his first start of this Premier League season, and he ran with it.

Having dominated the midfield, Mainoo wowed fans in the Manchester derby, doing everything that once made him one of the best prospects in world football.

Carrick hailed Mainoo after the game, and now the Carrington graduate has taken to Instagram with a message, and he’s got plenty of support in the comments.

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Kobbie Mainoo sends a message on Instagram

After a season of struggles for minutes, Mainoo was excellent against City, with the performance begging the question of why Ruben Amorim refused to play him.

Winning duels, playing long balls, and shining physically, Mainoo will know his performance vindicates him against Amorim, with Carrick set to platform the talented number 37.

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Mainoo posted an image of himself walking into the Old Trafford tunnel alongside new head coach Carrick, writing, “Believe that”.

A clear message to Amorim, who had treated Mainoo in a baffling manner. But now the midfielder has performed to a very high level, and this shows he should have been playing all along.

In response to Mainoo, there were plenty of comments of support, suggesting he had finally been freed.

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Manchester United players and legends respond to Mainoo

Amorim didn’t get enough criticism for his treatment of Mainoo, and now that the 20-year-old is back, he’s got lots of support.

One comment came from Patrice Evra, who wrote, “May god protect you and look forward now”, with a heart.

Ayden Heaven commented, “He’s back”, a clear hint toward the Amorim treatment.

United goalscorer Bryan Mbeumo said, “My son”, with a heart. While Shea Lacey added, “Where you belong”.

Toby Collyer simply added a smiling emoji. While Maxi Oyedele wrote, “Shackles off.”

The big takeaway from the game, Mainoo is back, and he’s here to stay.

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