Carlos Baleba names Man Utd teammate who has impressed him the most in training

According to a report by Football365 on Saturday October 10, 2026, Manchester United midfielder Carlos Baleba has named Kobbie Mainoo as the teammate who has impressed him the most in training, offering a strong endorsement of the young England international’s quality and potential.

Baleba, who reportedly joined Manchester United from Brighton and Hove Albion for £70 million during the summer transfer window, made the revelation during an interview with Sky Sports. The Cameroon international singled out Mainoo when asked which player had caught his attention most since arriving at Old Trafford.

The 22-year-old midfielder did not hesitate to name his teammate, praising Mainoo’s ability and revealing that the youngster had even outpaced him during some training sessions.

“Kobbie,” Baleba said when asked to identify the Manchester United player who had impressed him the most.

“I said Kobbie because he’s really good. I think he’s really good and in training for some sessions, he was faster than me, and then he goes hard on me. Yeah, I like that.”

Baleba’s comments provide an encouraging indication of the impression Mainoo has made on his new teammate. The England international has already established himself as an important figure at Manchester United, and the midfielder’s performances in training appear to have reinforced his reputation among those working alongside him.

The praise is particularly notable given Baleba’s own physical qualities and energetic style of play. Known for his ability to cover ground and compete in midfield, the Cameroon international has recognised Mainoo’s speed, intensity and determination during their training sessions.

Mainoo’s qualities have also attracted praise from Manchester United winger Amad Diallo, who believes the 21-year-old is the best young player in the Premier League.

Diallo was equally impressed by Mainoo’s composure and maturity, pointing out that the midfielder often plays with the experience of someone who has spent considerably longer in the English top flight. “For me, the best young player in the Premier League is Kobbie,” Diallo said.

The Ivorian winger also reflected on the difficult period Mainoo experienced under former Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim, when the midfielder struggled to secure regular playing time.

According to Diallo, Mainoo responded to the situation with patience and hard work, continuing to develop while waiting for an opportunity to demonstrate his ability. “I think he knows that when you start to play in the Premier League, you need to have a lot of experience,” Diallo explained.

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