McGuire showing a sudden burst of form finally starting to earn his place in the squad

Maguire won more duels and made more daring forward passes this season, but Ten Hag praised his overall performance even though he didn’t score Man Utd’s winning goal against FC Copenhagen. On Sunday at 3.30 p.m., watch Man Utd vs. Man City live on Sky Sports Premier League.

Harry Maguire’s career at Manchester United appeared to be over in the summer, but three noteworthy performances this month seem to have restored his standing at Old Trafford thanks to a new approach to his game. To survive, adapt.

First there was a last-gasp match-winning assist against Brentford. Then a player-of-the-match performance at Sheffield United. And now the Champions League goal to savour, heading in to help United to a crucial 1-0 win over FC Copenhagen. The United supporters were singing his name again.

They are significant moments for a player who was stripped of the club captaincy just a few months ago and told he had a “decision to make” about his future by head coach Erik ten Hag.



Tim Sherwood has given Harry Maguire a lot of credit for wanting to stay at Manchester United and fighting for his place in the starting XI.

For the majority of his reign, Ten Hag has exiled Maguire to the fringes of his squad, making it clear he was way down the pecking order and short of the attributes he was looking for in a defender. But a shift in Maguire’s style has impressed the Dutchman, who says the England centre-back is “playing like we want him to” now.

Ten Hag: Maguire now dominating; Onana showed personality

A string of injuries gave Maguire a chance, and he took it by proving he could perform at the highest level.

Ten Hag stated on Tuesday night, “He’s playing much more proactively in possession, stepping in, passing vertically.” “He’s defending forward, on the offensive, and exudes confidence in his duels.

“I believe that by being aggressive against opponents, he is dominating in the proper way. As you can see, he is also rewarded. He obviously has skill with his heading—a really nice finish.”

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