After the win over Sheffield United, see what Ten Hag said about Maguire
Eric Ten Hag’s Praise for Harry Maguire After an Impressive Performance Against Sheffield United
Harry Maguire, the Manchester United defender, has earned accolades from coach Eric Ten Hag following his stellar display in the team’s 2-1 victory over Sheffield United.
Just a few months ago, the idea of Harry Maguire starting for Manchester United seemed improbable, especially given the club’s challenging run of games.
The English club had even contemplated selling him to Premier League rival West Ham United during the previous summer transfer window.
However, a stroke of fortune shone upon Maguire as his team was plagued by a host of injuries, particularly among the defenders.
Injuries to players like Lisandro Martinez, Raphael Varane, Luke Shaw, Tyrell Malacia, and Aaron Wan-Bissaka left Manchester United in dire need of defensive reinforcements.
Maguire seized the opportunity and reclaimed his place in the starting lineup, delivering exceptional performances that did not go unnoticed by his manager, Eric Ten Hag.
Maguire once again proved his mettle in the recent away match against Sheffield United, where Manchester United secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory.
His statistics for the match spoke volumes: 104 touches, 76 completed passes, 13 out of 17 long passes completed, 14 passes into the final third, 3 crucial blocks, 3 clearances, 1 interception, and 8 recoveries.
It was no surprise that he was rightfully awarded the Man of the Match accolade, as he undoubtedly stood out as the best player on the pitch.
In a post-match interview, Eric Ten Hag had nothing but praise for Harry Maguire. He stated, “I think it [Man of the Match] was deserved. He played a really good game and read the game very well. I am pleased for him.”
Ten Hag went on to highlight Maguire’s current style of play, saying, “Harry [Maguire] is playing like we want him to play, dominating his opponent. I am happy with his performance.“
As Manchester United gears up for their next match at home against FC Copenhagen on Tuesday night and an eagerly awaited clash against Manchester City at Old Trafford in the English Premier League on Sunday, October 29th, the team can take pride in the resurgence of Harry Maguire, whose exceptional contributions have been instrumental in their recent victories.
