Januzaj, Rashford, Garnacho - the clamour for Kobbie Mainoo highlights age-old problem at Manchester United

Manchester United are in desperate need of a lift, and they got a welcome one on Monday ahead of a vital Champions League clash with Galatasaray.

United's poor start to the new season cannot be attributed entirely to their ongoing injury crisis, but it has certainly been a contributing factor, with Erik ten Hag's options limited when it comes to squad selection.

These options should be boosted by Antony's return, though it was noticeable that the most excitement on social media centered on Kobbie Mainoo's return to team training.

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The 18-year-old is rightfully one of the most exciting players at the club right now, but some supporters are wrongly labelling him as a saviour in their hour of need.

Mainoo is deserving of acclaim after an impressive pre-season, and he would most likely have been a big winner from the current injury crisis had he not suffered one himself.

Ten Hag is a big fan of the teenage midfielder and had penciled him in for a senior squad role prior to his unfortunate foot injury just five minutes into a pre-season defeat to Real Madrid.

Mainoo is a technically gifted midfielder with the physical qualities to match. Not only is he capable of dictating a match with his close control and creative flair, but he also has the priceless combative skills that will be crucial if he is to ever make it in the Premier League.

Most importantly, though, he is still down to earth. The downfall of many youngsters can be the external pressure applied to them and them believing their own hype before they have made it.

Mainoo doesn't lack any self-belief, but he is well aware that he is only at the beginning of his