I saw what Kobbie Mainoo did in training - he's just what Bruno Fernandes needs at Man UtdJimmy Floyd Hasselbaink was left in awe watching Kobbie Mainoo in England training and believes the midfielder makes Bruno Fernandes play better at Manchester UnitedView 2 Images Kobbie Mainoo helps bring the best out of Bruno Fernandes in the Man United squad (Image: Paul Currie/Shutterstock)Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink reckons Kobbie Mainoo is the key to unlocking Bruno Fernandes ' best form at Manchester United, with the young midfielder featuring in Michael Carrick's opening two matches as interim boss this month. ‌"He needs to keep on doing what he's doing at the moment for Man United," the former Chelsea striker said. "It's only two matches, but he needs to stay, first of all, in the team, and he needs to play at this level. "We talk about Bruno Fernandes in the No.10 position: he makes Bruno Fernandes play better." He said: "He's [Mainoo] very confident on the ball.

Source: Express January 27, 2026 12:00 UTC