Harry Maguire is one of Man United's best players this season, especially in the Cup arena. In the Europa League, he was the one who scored against FC Porto, helping Man United to avoid losing in the class. After that, the 32 -year -old center -back engulfed Lyon in the second minute of extra time in the second leg of the quarterfinals. Earlier in the fourth round of the FA Cup, it was Maguire who had a critical header, helping Man United overcome Leicester in the last minutes.
In the victory of destroying Athletic Bilbao dawn 2.5, Maguire did not score but he had a shocking ball to stun the home team. The 32 -year -old center -back with a huge body, clumsy commented when handling the ball but had an unbelievably skilled truth, before launching a pass as set for Manuel Ugarte to head, bring the ball to the Casemiro position waiting in front of the goal almost removed.
Maguire was not directly involved in the goal but the strongest mark in this opening goal belonged to the "Red Devils" center back. Ruben Amorim has said that when he is too much in attack, he often pushes Maguire up to play as a center forward to wait for big suspensions. After the match against Bilbao, the Portuguese strategist also praised the former club captain as a "good winger".
"Sometimes in life, we have very difficult periods and Maguire has been like that. In the past, there were many things he did that were always labelled as mistakes, but now, everything has turned into a positive state. I believe Maguire is enjoying that right now" - Ruben Amorim shared.
"I see my teammates on the far post. It was great to have such a dribble, then an accurate cross. At that time, Man United had many players in the opponent's penalty area and his teammates were waiting for me to cross" - Maguire shared about his decision to handle the ball.
"I thought in my head, he was a great winger. I didn't even think I could do that. No one believed in that moment, Maguire would handle it like that, and neither side could have expected it" - Bruno Fernandes shared.
Amorim or Bruno's words are not necessarily empty, it is a joke but also pointed out that Maguire can contribute more than in the central defender role. The 32-year-old star still has slow moves but has recently chosen a safer way. Maguire no longer dribbles at home, but instead makes decisive decisions to break the siege. He has also made great progress in attack, which has been proven through goals.
If Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes are the outstanding people above, they can rest assured to burn even more when Maguire is always around them. Not to mention in times of stalemate, just seeing this central defender appear in the penalty area gives Man United hope to see the light of day again.
