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Rio Ferdinand supports Kobbie Mainoo in responding to criticism from Roy Keane after his standout performance against Liverpool. Mainoo played a key role in Manchester United's 3-2 victory over Liverpool.
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Rio Ferdinand backs Kobbie Mainoo to clap back at critic after Liverpool heroics
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has insisted that Kobbie Mainoo would be justified in hitting back at Roy Keane after his criticism before the Liverpool game.
Mainoo ran the show as United beat Liverpool 3-2 at Old Trafford to complete the double over their bitter rivals for the first time in a decade.
United raced to a commanding two-goal lead inside 15 minutes through Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko.
But Liverpool worked their way back into it, capitalising on costly mistakes from Amad and Senne Lammens to restore parity and set up a frantic finish.
It was Michael Carrickās men who had the last laugh. Mainoo proved the difference-maker, rifling home a sensational 77th-minute effort that restored Unitedās lead and wrapped up all three points. The victory also saw United mathematically book their spot in next seasonās Champions League.
Rio Ferdinand backed Kobbie Mainoo, suggesting he should respond to Roy Keane's criticism after his impressive display against Liverpool.
Kobbie Mainoo was instrumental in Manchester United's 3-2 victory over Liverpool, showcasing his skills and leadership on the field.
Roy Keane criticized Kobbie Mainoo prior to the Liverpool match, prompting Ferdinand's support for Mainoo to respond to the remarks.
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Beyond his goal, Mainoo was sensational in the middle of the park.
He completed all the take-ons he embarked on, while also managing an impressive 89% pass accuracy. He touched the ball 68 times.Ā The Carrington academy graduate also made an astonishing seven ball recoveries.
Speaking on Sky Sports before kick-off, Keane said that he was ānot convinced yetā about Mainoo. The former United skipper further explained that Mainoo needs to do more than he has been doing in the past few weeks since Michael Carrickās arrival.
According to Ferdinand, Mainoo has more than responded to Keaneās criticism, but he is equally entitled to ask where the Irishman was at a similar age.
Ferdinand said on the Rio Ferdinand Presents podcast, āIf Roy Keane asked questions of a young midfielder at the club, the young midfielder has got to answer. I get it, and he has today.ā
āKobbie Mainoo has answered.ā
āHe could even ask Roy, āRoy, where were you at my age? You were at Nottingham Forest, you werenāt at Old Trafford having to run things on your own.'ā
āāWhile Casemiroās vacating and flying in like a number nine up there while Iām on my own.'ā
United are next in action on Saturday when they go away to Sunderland. No doubt Carrick and his players will be keen to make it four victories in a row.
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