Mainoo revival just one of 'Carrick's completed tasks'

TL;DR

Kobbie Mainoo praised manager Michael Carrick after scoring the winning goal in Manchester United's 3-2 victory over Liverpool. Mainoo, who recently signed a long-term contract, has emerged as a key player despite a challenging start to the season.

Key points

Kobbie Mainoo scored the winning goal against Liverpool
Mainoo signed a new long-term contract with Manchester United
Michael Carrick is guiding Manchester United through the season
Mainoo faced challenges before his recent revival
Mainoo has become a key player for the club

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"You want to follow him. You want to fight for him. You want to die for him on the pitch."

Kobbie Mainoo's assessment of manager Michael Carrick on Sky Sports after Manchester United took a 3-2 win over Liverpool resonated.

It resonated because when Mainoo scored his 77th-minute winner at Old Trafford, the stadium announcer made a point of hailing the homegrown, local-born 21-year-old, who signed a new long-term contract on Thursday.

Mainoo has become the poster boy for the club, which is amazing considering he had a request to join Napoli on loan turned down last summer, he did not start a league game for the first five months of this season and he was preparing for tough discussions over his future before Ruben Amorim got the boot.

Bringing Mainoo back into the fold - and getting him to play at a high level - is just one of Carrick's completed tasks since being asked to guide his old club through to the end of the season.

He has also restored captain Bruno Fernandes to his favourite position and overseen wins over Manchester City, Arsenal, Tottenham, Aston Villa, Chelsea and now Liverpool.

Q&A

What did Kobbie Mainoo say about Michael Carrick?

Kobbie Mainoo expressed a strong desire to follow and fight for manager Michael Carrick, highlighting his commitment to the team.

How did Mainoo's performance impact his career at Manchester United?

Mainoo's winning goal against Liverpool and his new long-term contract signify his rise as a key player for Manchester United after a difficult start to the season.

What challenges did Mainoo face before his revival under Carrick?

Before his revival, Mainoo faced challenges including being turned down for a loan to Napoli and not starting a league game for the first five months of the season.