Ten Hag believes he has a 'perfect' partner for Kobbie Mainoo — not Eriksen

Erik ten Hag understands that Kobbie Mainoo has what it takes to be a key player for Manchester United.

According to GiveMeSport, the Dutchman believes that the Englishman could form a 'perfect partnership' with Casemiro.

Christian Eriksen has been featuring alongside the 18-year-old in midfield in recent weeks but the Dane has now started to show his age.

Ten Hag wants to play Mainoo and Casemiro together as soon as possible, hoping that the veteran midfielder will accelerate the youngster's progress.

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