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Carrick believes Man Utd star oversaw the best performance of his tenure vs Chelsea, the stats back it up
TL;DR
Michael Carrick praised Kobbie Mainoo's performance against Chelsea, calling it the best since his tenure began. Bruno Fernandes received the Player of the Match award, but Mainoo was a strong contender.
Key points
- Michael Carrick praised Kobbie Mainoo's performance.
- Bruno Fernandes won Player of the Match.
- Carrick called it the best performance of Mainoo's career.
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Carrick believes Man Utd star oversaw the best performance of his tenure vs Chelsea, the stats back it up
While it was Bruno Fernandes who left Stamford Bridge with yet another Player of the Match award to take home, Kobbie Mainoo was undoubtedly in contention to beat him to it.
In fact, Michael Carrick hailed Mainooâs showing post-match as âthe best Kobbie has played since I have been hereâ.
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How Kobbie Mainoo fared vs Chelsea
The midfielderâs statistics certainly back it up, too.
As per StatmanDave, Mainoo recorded a 100 per cent final-third passing accuracy and 95 per cent passing accuracy overall.
He had 68 touches in total, and registered 21 carries, five ball recoveries, three interceptions and two tackles â a near 10/10 display to say he was vying until the very last hours before kick-off to ensure he was deemed match-fit.
Mainoo, who turned 21 on Sunday, had missed out against due to a minor injury, but trained in the latter stages of the week in hopes of returning at the earliest opportunity to face Chelsea.
Q&A
What did Michael Carrick say about Kobbie Mainoo's performance against Chelsea?
Michael Carrick described Kobbie Mainoo's performance as the best since he took charge, highlighting his significant impact in the match.
Who won the Player of the Match award in the game between Manchester United and Chelsea?
Bruno Fernandes won the Player of the Match award for his performance against Chelsea.
How did Kobbie Mainoo perform in the match against Chelsea?
Kobbie Mainoo had an impressive performance, with Carrick noting it was among his best, showcasing his potential and skill.
