Home Football Manchester United received a boost as Kobbie Mainoo traveled for the clash against Porto, bringing along his Call of Duty gaming case

Manchester United received a boost as Kobbie Mainoo traveled for the clash against Porto, bringing along his Call of Duty gaming case

Football — 10/03/2024

Kobbie Mainoo provided Manchester United with the significant fitness boost they needed for Thursday’s Europa League match against Porto.

The midfielder expressed his frustration to teammates after being substituted during Sunday’s 3-0 home defeat to Spurs due to a suspected hamstring injury.

Fit-again Kobbie Mainoo made no secret of how he'll take his mind off the pressure on Man Utd as they head out to take on Porto

Fit again, Kobbie Mainoo has openly shared how he plans to relieve the pressure on Manchester United as they prepare to face Porto. Credit: Eamon and James Clarke.

Mainoo was substituted on Sunday but has now been given the all-clear. Credit: Eamonn and James Clarke.

Assistant boss Ruud van Nistelrooy is hoping Man Utd have packed a surprise or two for Portuguese giants Porto on Thursday

Scans revealed that the England star’s injury was less severe than initially feared. Now, the 19-year-old is heading to Portugal with the rest of Manchester United’s squad, bringing along a sizable, personalized Call of Duty gaming case.

Mainoo went off on Sunday but has got the all-clear

Mainoo’s unique luggage stood out among the travel bags and light suitcases of his teammates. His passion for video games mirrors that of Red Devils’ super-supporter Luke Littler, who is often seen playing the latest versions. Fans even joked that Littler dropped out of last month’s Hungarian Darts Trophy to focus on EA FC 25.

United supporters will hope Mainoo stays as focused as Littler has been recently. This is especially important as Erik Ten Hag’s job is on the line with two challenging matches in three days. After Thursday’s clash, mid-table United visit fifth-placed Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday.