Mata impressed by Man Utd pair Mainoo, Garnacho

Former Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata has sung the praises of young pair Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho.

Mata admits he's been impressed by both youngsters.

Mata told MUTV: "I'm really impressed with Kobbie. Of course I haven't seen much of him before, but he looks like he's been playing for the club for longer than [he has]. [In his] first games for United he already looks so mature. He looks like a player. With the ball, without the ball [he's] focused. [He's got a] bright future ahead.

"Bruno [Fernandes] tells me he's also a great kid. He listens. He wants to learn. He's humble. So, he has everything to succeed."

On Garnacho, he also said: "[I'm] very [impressed].

"I mean, I knew Alejandro, I know what he's capable of. He was already showing signs of how good he could be. I think this season he made a step forward.

"He's more consistent. He's performing at a very high level, almost week in, week out, scoring incredible goals. I'm very happy for him, for his family too. He deserves it."