Kobbie Mainoo showed how focused and determined he is to succeed at Manchester United after another strong performance.
The 18-year-old scored an excellent curling strike for the Premier League giants in their 2-2 draw against rivals Liverpool on Sunday.
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It was a goal that summed up his breakthrough season at United, with the teenager now an integral part of the team despite his age.
However, for the third time in eight days they failed to hold on to a late lead, with Mohamed Salah equalizing in the 84th minute.
Mainoo acknowledges this is something that needs to change, with United applauding his mentality in his post-match interview.
“I think in the second half we pulled ourselves together and figured things out and we were much, much better,” he said, with a brain emoji included in the caption of the X post.
“But seeing the games is what’s going to get us points and that’s what’s going to move us higher up the table. That’s what’s going to make us win games, so those are the things that matter.”
After scoring such a sensational debut goal at Old Trafford, he would have been forgiven for showing his enthusiasm in front of the media.
However, he remained calm and insisted team result came before personal achievement when speaking to Sky Sports.
“I mean, of course, it’s an incredible feeling, the first professional goal at Old Trafford. And to do it in this match is incredible as well.
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“But, like I said, at the end of the day we don’t come away with all three points, so I can’t be too happy.”
Mainoo’s goal was his third for the club, all scored during his breakthrough campaign in 23 appearances.
His performances could make him a contender for United’s Player of the Season award and when asked to sum up his last few months, he told the club: “Fun, tough.
“But I’m playing for my boyhood club on the biggest stage, so to be able to adapt, for these fans and everything around it, I can’t complain.”
Mainoo played 85 minutes of the clash at Old Trafford which saw Luis Diaz score the opener for Liverpool in the first half.
An audacious effort from Bruno Fernandes brought United back level before Mainoo scored his screamer, only for a late Salah penalty to make it 2-2.
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