{"id":8946,"date":"2026-05-03T20:18:40","date_gmt":"2026-05-03T20:18:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news678.top\/?p=8946"},"modified":"2026-05-03T20:18:40","modified_gmt":"2026-05-03T20:18:40","slug":"roy-keane-points-out-only-problem-in-kobbie-mainoos-game-football","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news678.top\/?p=8946","title":{"rendered":"Roy Keane points out ‘only problem’ in Kobbie Mainoo’s game | Football"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Kobbie Mainoo still has to convince Manchester United legend Roy Keane (Picture: Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Roy Keane still has a doubt over Kobbie Mainoo at Manchester United, although admits he now only has one issue with the midfielder.<\/p>\n

The 21-year-old was the hero at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon as he netted the winner in a 3-2 victory over Liverpool.<\/p>\n

It was a rollercoaster game, with the Red Devils comfortable at 2-0 ahead at half-time, before falling apart and quickly finding themselves level before the hour-mark.<\/p>\n

The game could have gone either way and it fell to Mainoo to win it, firing in the winner on 77 minutes from the edge of the box.<\/p>\n

The England international does not score many, with that being his first of the season and his first in the Premier League since May 2024.<\/p>\n

Ahead of the game on Sunday, Keane said he is waiting to be fully convinced by Mainoo, telling Sky Sports: \u2018I\u2019m still not convinced with him. I think he\u2019s a really good young player, he\u2019s still a kid, he\u2019s only played 70-odd first team games.<\/p>\n

\u2018He\u2019s obviously been involved in the England squad, but he still hasn\u2019t convinced me. I hope he does next year. <\/p>\n

\u2018I can be a harsh critic of midfield players, I was very critical of myself. I still think the kid has to do a lot more.<\/p>\n

\u2018Has he got a chance? Of course he\u2019s got a chance. He\u2019s still learning.\u2019<\/p>\n

Following his performance against the Reds, Keane feels Mainoo has improved after his time out of the team under Ruben Amorim, as has been proved by his form under Michael Carrick.<\/p>\n

However, the former Manchester United captain remains concerned that he does not have the pace to be a top level midfielder.<\/p>\n

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Kobbie Mainoo scored his first goal of the season (Picture: Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

While he can learn to add other strings to his bow, Keane is not sure Mainoo can develop acceleration required in the engine room.<\/p>\n

\u2018The last six months will be quite good for him. For a young player at a big club, he comes on the scene and getting all the headlines, doing well and then getting involved with England,\u2019 said Keane.<\/p>\n

\u2018The last few months, people have been talking about him going out on loan, but I always said that sometimes you have to sit and learn, watch the game and the team.<\/p>\n

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Michael Carrick has placed his faith in Kobbie Mainoo since taking charge (Picture: Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u2018In football, there are good and bad experiences and I\u2019ll think he\u2019ll learn from this last few months than when he first got into the team.<\/p>\n

\u2018He\u2019s had to mature, he\u2019s got his new deal, he\u2019s had to learn his trade. He\u2019s a young player, he\u2019s still learning, he\u2019s got years before he even peaks.<\/p>\n

\u2018He\u2019s surrounded by experienced players, hopefully they\u2019re helping him, so it\u2019s been no bad thing.<\/p>\n

\u2018The only problem is, when people talk about if he\u2019s explosive enough, can you improve on that if you\u2019re not quick off the mark?\u2019<\/p>\n

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Roy Keane has high standards for midfielders (Picture: Sky Sports)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The relationship between Mainoo and Carrick is clearly a good one, with the current England midfielder full of praise for the former one.<\/p>\n

\u2018He\u2019s played a huge part in it, all the confidence he gives all the players,\u2019 Mainoo told Sky Sports of his and Manchester United\u2019s resurgence. \u2018You want to follow him and fight for him and die for him on the pitch.\u2019<\/p>\n

The win over Liverpool guarantees a return to Champions League football for the Red Devils and improves Carrick\u2019s chances of getting the manager\u2019s job on a permanent basis.<\/p>\n

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