Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has named rising star Kobbie Mainoo as the one player he would have from Erik ten Hag's squad to play at Anfield. Mainoo, 18, has had a hugely impressive season at United, appearing in 21 matches across all competitions, leading to a call-up for and he made his full debut against
Belgium last week. Despite his lack of experience, the midfielder is already seen as a crucial player by and the teenager's performances have caught the eye of fans from other teams, including Carragher. Before the big game between on Sunday, Carragher was asked which player he would like to take from Old Trafford. After considering Marcus Rashford, he chose Mainoo. "I think I'd probably take the young kid, Mainoo. His age, number one, I think he looks like a superstar and he could go on to be a real superstar," Carragher said during "I'm trying to think who else in the United team is better playing in their position [than Liverpool's players]. Maybe Rashford because
Liverpool in the summer, obviously under a new manager, but would that be a position you look at? "Wide left because I think [Luis] Diaz is good, I don't think he's great. So that could be a position. But I think with Mainoo in central midfield. Yeah, I would go with him just for the age factor." Ten Hag has already shown himself to be a big fan of the young midfielder. He praised Mainoo's performance against Belgium for the Three Lions, saying it reflected well on United. "I thought he played really well, but we're not surprised. We've seen what he can do, that he can quickly adapt to high levels. It seems very natural. We're really happy for him and a bit proud," he said before Saturday's 1-1 draw at Brentford. "I would say very proud. It's great for Manchester United's academy that they've brought up such a young player who's now in the national team. That's a big compliment for the whole club. I think first and foremost for him because he did it." "But also for everyone who worked with him during his time in the academy, so it's really good news for
Manchester United. If he crosses the line, yeah, of course I as a manager, we as coaches, will step in." "But so far it's not necessary because he loves
Football, he wants to win, he wants to give his best every day because he wants to get better. As I say, he just wants to have fun on the pitch. For him, it's fun to play dominantly, to control the game and to win the game."