Kobbie Mainoo has something Rasmus Hojlund needs at Manchester United

Manchester United encountered more than one or two early-season woes. However, as they continue to emerge from that sticky patch, there are a few shining lights at the end of the Old Trafford tunnel.

Alejandro Garnacho wowed and silenced Goodison Park with a contender for goal of the decade let alone season, while the Argentina sensation followed that up with another strike against Galatasaray to underline his credentials as a starter. Rasmus Hojlund might have done that without yet opening his Premier League account.

And then there's the irresistible Kobbie Mainoo. United finally have a long-term solution to their well-documented midfield problems and he grew up just down the road in Stockport.

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Regardless of short-term results - as important as they might be - the future looks bright for United and they have three golden talents in which to build a side around. However, as things stand, Mainoo has something that Hojlund in particular could benefit from in his own development.

United spent £72million on Hojlund this summer. With that price tag came added pressure, if only from the outside as match-goers fully understand the Dane must be given time to nurture his game.

The fee was handed over to Atalanta for the striker Hojlund can eventually become - not to reflect his status right now - but while there is logic to that there remains an obvious flaw. The 20-year-old does not have the right man to help him along - unlike Mainoo.

Mainoo is the all-action midfielder United have been crying out for. Of course, there will be bumps in the road and expectations must be tempered to a