Mainoo Now Undroppable for Man Utd Under Carrick

Bruno Fernandes may be the headline name, but one young midfielder has become the first name on Man Utd's teamsheet.

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What happened. Kobbie Mainoo has emerged as undroppable for Manchester United under Michael Carrick, with one report arguing he is now the first name on the teamsheet ahead of Bruno Fernandes.

• Mainoo is now seen as undroppable in United's starting XI.
• The claim follows United's win over Sabah.

Mainoo's growing importance could reshape how Carrick sets up his midfield going forward.

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