Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim insists that defender Harry Maguire has proven his critics wrong this campaign.
The England international was United captain between 2019 and 2023, less than a year after joining in an £80million deal from fellow English Premier League outfit Leicester City.
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Maguire was then dramatically stripped off the prestigious captaincy role under Erik ten Hag after delivering a string of poor performances.
The 31-year-old has since fought his way back into contention at centre back under the Portuguese mentor and has impressed at the heart of new-look three-man backline despite United’s poor run of form.
Amorim has since leapt to the defence of Maguire, saluting the influence of the club’s former skipper.
“You will have to wait and see about the captain,” said Amorim, according to Daily Mail ahead of Newcastle United’s visit to Old Trafford after Bruno Fernandes saw red in the 2-0 defeat away to Wolves.
“He’s working really well. He’s focused on the job, not what people say.
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“He has no excuses – even if he’s had some tough moments. In that respect, he’s an example. He’s there to play to help the team and he’s trying to do that.”
Maguire has made 15 appearances in all competitions so far this season, contributing with a single goal.
