Daniel Sturridge backs Man Utd star to go to ‘the next level’ after Liverpool win

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Daniel Sturridge after Man Utd’s victory over Liverpool (Picture: Sky Sports) Daniel Sturridge has explained how Kobbie Mainoo can go to ‘the next level’ after Manchester United’s thrilling Premier League victory over Liverpool. I would love to see him go to the next level. ‘I’d like to see him work on his explosiveness which he will get because he is only 21.

If he bulks himself up and gets explosive, we’re talking about a guy that can go to the next level.’ Discussing Mainoo’s revival since Amorim’s sacking, ex-Manchester United boss Roy Keane added: ‘It’s a great moment for him. ‘He’s had his challenges over the last few months. He’s taken his opportunity.

For a young player at a big club, he comes on the scene and getting all the headlines, doing well and then getting involved with England. ‘The last few months, people have been talking about him going out on loan, but I always said that sometimes you have to sit and learn, watch the game and the team. ‘In football, there are good and bad experiences and I’ll think he’ll learn from this last few months than when he first got into the team. ‘He’s had to mature, he’s got his new deal, he’s had to learn his trade. He’s a young player, he’s still learning, he’s got years before he even peaks.’ Mainoo, meanwhile, reflected on the ‘difficult’ spell he had at boyhood club Manchester United after sealing the win over Liverpool. ‘Happy to turn it [the season] around, it’s a credit to all our players and the manager as well,’ he said. ‘We still need to finish the season strong, this is not enough for us. ‘It was difficult of course, anytime you’re not playing football.