Having arrived for a world-record fee for a defender in the summer, Harry Maguire hasn’t exactly transformed Manchester United’s defence.
The former Leicester man has been part of a back-line that has already conceded 29 goals in the Premier League this season, with Chelsea the only team out of the top five to have let in more (32).
But against Manchester City in the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg on Wednesday night, Maguire was in imperious form for the Red Devils. As per Sofascore, he made three tackles and three interceptions, and won an impressive 11 of his 12 total duels.
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After seeing his performance, United fans took to Twitter to voice their thoughts on the centre-back.
One fan meanwhile, hailed Maguire’s leadership qualities, saying that he “looks a real captain”.
A couple of fans lauded Maguire’s ability on the ball, with one particular moment during the climax of the game seeing him earn a dangerous free-kick after some quick feet.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will no doubt be hoping that his performance on Wednesday evening is the real start of a successful career for Maguire.
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If the centre-back can produce the kind of display he put in at the Etihad on a more consistent basis, then his price tag will no longer feel like the most defining feature of his arrival at Old Trafford. The talk will centre around his performances on the pitch, and Maguire will earn major plaudits if he can help lead the United rearguard.
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