Erik ten Hag said Harry Maguire is “playing like we need him to”, after an outstanding performance in Manchester United’s 2-1 win over the visitors. However, he also needs to continue to make efforts to consolidate his starting position in the Red Devils’ starting lineup.
In a meaningful match with MU, when their legend Bobby Charlton had just passed away, the England midfielder had his second consecutive start in the Premier League. And the “man of the match” award proves that he is rediscovering the high form he had when he played for Leicester City.
However, achieving success in recent weeks has not been easy for Harry. At the beginning of the season, he was stripped of the captaincy, and there was a time when Maguire seemed to have to leave Old Trafford because he was not in coach Erik ten Hag’s plans.
Speaking after Harry Maguire’s excellent performance, Jamie Redknapp said: “As a professional player, I think Harry has been treated unfairly. Fans of Man United and the whole team I always look to him to blame when their team doesn’t play well.”
“Of course, everyone can make mistakes and so can he. But when other MU players make mistakes, they don’t seem to suffer as much criticism as Maguire. People always talk about him , about the bad luck that Harry brought to the team. But please take the time to find out a little, because statistics do not lie,” Redknapp concluded.
Manchester United has won 14 of the last 15 matches in which Maguire has started, spanning from October 30, 2022 until now. Although there are no big matches among them (like the confrontation with the “Big Six” group or the rising teams Newcastle and Aston Villa), this statistic partly proves Maguire’s role in the team. Red Devil image.
Former player Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink – currently on the coaching staff of the England national team – made honest comments about Gareth Southgate’s favorite student: “Harry is truly one of the bravest players I know because he always wants to participate, and take responsibility for situations. Mistakes in matches are inevitable for players, some are afraid of them, but he is always ready to receive the ball and not avoid.”