“Not too far now” - Kobbie Mainoo opens up on injury recovery

Published on: 21 September 2023

English-born Ghanaian midfielder, Kobbie Mainoo, has opened up about his injury recovery.

The teenager sensation has now returned to individual training ahead of his much-awaited return to action.

Posting some training photos on Instagram, he wrote: “Been a long road back, not too far now.”

Mainoo suffered a foot injury during Manchester United's pre-season training.

Mainoo earned the confidence of manager Erik ten Hag during pre-season and even featured in the friendly against Real Madrid. Unfortunately, he sustained an injury early on in a collision with Rodrygo.

The 18-year-old has begun with light, personalized running exercises as he works towards his comeback, following an impressive display in the United States.

ten Hag was betting a lot on him for the new season and would have had a chance to get some minutes as Man United are struggling with injuries.

In terms of international representation, Mainoo holds the eligibility to choose between Ghana and England for his future endeavours.

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