Ex-France international Claude Makelele has said Manchester United and England youngster Kobbie Mainoo reminds him of Michael Essien.
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Kobbie Mainoo was a breakout star in the English top flight last season, where he made 33 appearances in all competitions for English club Manchester United.
Kobbie Mainoo notably scored in the FA Cup final as Erik ten Hag’s side beat rivals Manchester City 2-1 to lift their second major trophy in two seasons under the Erik Ten Hag.
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Kobbie Mainoo went ahead to earn a call-up to the England national team for the upcoming Euro 2024.
Claude Makelele said: “In England’s midfield, I would go for Rice, Bellingham, and this boy in Manchester Mainoo. He is very good, so young, but he has demonstrated that he can play. He is young but has quality. ”
Asked about which midfielder Mainoo reminds him of, Makelele added: “I would say Michael Essien. He needs to learn more from Michael Essien.
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