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Erik ten Hag explains why Kobbie Mainoo starts for Manchester United against Everton
26.11.2023 - 17:01 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Erik ten Hag has handed Manchester United youngster Kobbie Mainoo his first Premier League start because he's now fully fit.
In the summer, Mainoo was informed by Ten Hag that he'd be part of the first-team squad for the season and he was subsequently the breakout star of the pre-season tour of the United States despite picking up an injury.
Ten Hag promised more opportunities would come Mainoo's way when he returned to fitness and he's been named in the starting team to play Everton at Goodison Park on Sunday afternoon.
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Mainoo is set to make his first start in the league for United and he'll play alongside Scott McTominay and Bruno Fernandes in midfield.
Ten Hag was asked about Mainoo ahead of kick-off at Goodison and he told MUTV: "That's always our approach [if you're good enough, you're old enough. He showed in pre-season, he had an injury, but he's back and it's been a long way.
"But we prepared him well, he's played a couple of games in the last weeks and he's ready to play."
Ten Hag also discussed Luke Shaw and the game: "It's very good [his return] because he has a presence. With a player like him, others can build on that and he gives others confidence. That is helpful and he can play from the back, like defending strong.
"We have to match their energy and we are aware of the hostile environment because of the points deduction. Their fans will back the team, so we have to play our game and make it our game.
"We can't wait for them, we can't be reactive, we have to be proactive and we want to dominate in and out of possession."
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