Erik ten Hag stated Harry Maguire is “taking part in like we wish him to” after a man-of-the-match efficiency in Manchester United’s 2-1 win at Sheffield United, and the centre-back should now cement his place again within the aspect forward of a busy week.
United host FC Copenhagen within the Champions League on Tuesday earlier than Manchester Metropolis are the guests to {Old} Trafford within the Premier League on Sunday, stay on Sky Sports activities.
Maguire began his second successive Premier League recreation and stood out in opposition to his former membership at Bramall Lane as Man Utd marked the demise of Sir Bobby Charlton with three factors.
The England centre-half’s profession at {Old} Trafford seemed to be over after he was stripped of the captaincy and allowed to discover the potential for signing for West Ham in the summertime, however he was all the time dedicated to regaining Ten Hag’s favour.
He appears to be doing that now, with the Dutchman impressed by his Bramall Lane efficiency.
“I’ve to say Harry is taking part in like we wish him to play,” he stated. “[His man-of-the-match award] was deserved. He performed an excellent recreation. He confirmed character, performed excellent soccer and skim the sport rather well. I am joyful for him and his efficiency, but in addition with our win.
“Very proactive out of possession, dominating his opponent, stepping in when needed, studying the sport, good overlaying but in addition in possession very proactive, stepping in, delivering good passes, switching, sure, I’m joyful together with his efficiency.”
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Talking after his stellar show in Sheffield, Sky Sports activities’ Jamie Redknapp stated: “As knowledgeable, I feel he is been handled disgracefully by soccer followers. In all places he is gone even his personal followers, England followers, he is been ridiculed. It reveals you there he is an necessary participant. In fact, he is made errors.
“Everybody makes errors. I have a look at a number of the different gamers that may make a mistake taking part in for Man Utd and they do not get 1 / 4 of the stick he will get. However he does it, it turns into a meme, everybody begins speaking about it, and it is fully unfair. You may see when he does play he does make a distinction. Do I feel long-term he will be the reply for Man Utd? I really do not.
“He is been in nice type of late, taking part in in video games, however I feel he may need to make his approach once more some other place. However even nonetheless, he would not deserve the criticism he will get. I feel it has been massively beneath the belt and disgraceful at instances.”
United have gained 15 of the final 16 matches Maguire has began, stretching again to October 30, 2022 – albeit none of these begins have come in opposition to the ‘Massive Six’, Newcastle or upwardly-mobile Aston Villa.
England coach Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink works alongside Maguire throughout his worldwide commitments, and the Dutchman talked up the participant’s affect within the dressing room.
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Jamie Redknapp defended Harry Maguire in opposition to the criticism he has been receiving after the defender produced a man-of-the-match efficiency in Manchester United’s win at Sheffield United
“It is a pleasure to work with him,” Hasselbaink advised Sky Sports activities. “The boy is all the time able to work, all the time prepared to present his all, by no means lets us down. I knew right now [Saturday] what sort of efficiency you have been going to get from him. An trustworthy efficiency. He needs to do further work.
“He is really one of many bravest gamers I do know as a result of he all the time takes the ball and he all the time takes accountability. Gamers make errors however he isn’t shying away from them. How individuals typically deal with footballers and particularly him it isn’t proper.”
Tim Sherwood added: “I feel (Raphael) Varane will get away with it. He is in a single week. He performs for a few video games. Then he is out injured once more. Maguire has taken all of the stick on the planet. He is the one who might be again in that staff and play recurrently to any extent further.”
What’s next?
Man Utd are in Champions League motion on Tuesday after they host FC Copenhagen at {Old} Trafford; kick-off 8pm.
Sunday twenty ninth October 3:00pm
Kick off 3:30pm
Their subsequent Premier League project is a large recreation in opposition to rivals Man Metropolis, additionally at {Old} Trafford, on Sunday October 29, stay on Sky Sports activities; kick-off 3.30pm.