England will face Panama in its final group stage match, and Mainoo is expected to make his FIFA World Cup debut in that match. His Manchester United teammate Zirkzee said in an interview that Mainoo is someone who "doesn't feel the pressure".

Zirkzee shared relaxation techniques he learned from Lisandro Martínez and humorously commented on Mainoo's composed and calm nature – the 21-year-old remains unflustered in any situation.

Speaking about his pre-match routine, Zirkzee said: "I do a few sets of breathing exercises to calm my mind, then I listen to music and complete all my pre-match preparations.

While listening to music, I visualize different scenarios that could happen during the match. Mainoo always brings a positive atmosphere to the dressing room, whether or not he plays in that specific match. That's my entire preparation process. I also pray before matches; it's become a routine for me, not something specially arranged, but already part of my daily life.

Lisandro Martínez actually taught me this breathing and relaxation method. After trying it, it worked really well, so I decided to stick with it before every match. Having a consistent pre-match routine is always beneficial, and since I've integrated it, I follow it."

When a journalist asked him how Mainoo would rate himself on a scale of 1 to 10, where 1 is calm and 10 is extremely nervous, Zirkzee laughed and replied: "1, isn't it? Mainoo is synonymous with composure; external pressure simply doesn't affect him."

Mainoo actually rated himself a 3. Manchester United's official website noted that if he gets the chance to play at MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey, his actual performance level on the pitch will surely be significantly higher than that score.

Traduit par IA.

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