Man Utd fans are all saying the same thing about Kobbie Mainoo performance vs Lyon as ‘Unbelievable’ claim is so perfect ahead of summer transfer

Man Utd fans are all saying the same thing about Kobbie Mainoo performance vs Lyon as ‘Unbelievable’ claim is so perfect ahead of summer transfer

The Red Devils have now punched their ticket to the semi-finals of the Europa League after Manchester United defeated Lyon 5-4 in the second-leg tie.

United had been on the verge of being knocked out of the Europa League, but Ruben Amorim’s side rallied back after initially blowing their 2-0 advantage.

Manuel Ugarte put United in the lead in the 10th minute at Old Trafford before Diogo Dalot doubled the Red Devils’ advantage in first-half injury time.

However, Lyon climbed back into the contest after Corentin Tolisso scored in the 71st minute before Nicolas Tagliafico found the equaliser six minutes later

Kobbie Mainoo climbed off the bench in the 87th minute after Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim withdrew striker Rasmus Hojlund on Thursday evening.

The 19-year-old United and England star showed his stunning class with his curling strike that beat Lyon shot-stopper Lucas Perri and kept the Red Devils in the tie.

United fans on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, felt that Mainoo showed his importance to the United first team with his impact against Lyon.

“Kobbie Mainoo was the catalyst, what a player,” one X user said

Another posted: “Mainoo masterclass! What a thriller, the scenes are wild.”

“I cannot believe people don’t rate Mainoo,” a third United fan wrote.

Somebody else tweeted: “Mainoo is an asset, the earlier United know, the better.”

“That was nuts Mainoo composure at end was ridiculous,” a fifth claimed.

While a sixth Red Devils supporter suggested: “Mainoo needs to be in this team. Absolute balls of steel. He’s amazing.”

Somebody else commented: “Kobbie Mainoo is so, so special man, that touch and finish in that moment is unbelievable. What a player.”

And an eighth simply said: “Kobbie Mainoo’s touch in the danger zone. I rate him like mad. FULL TRUST [sic].”