Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has compared former manager Erik ten Hag and new boss Ruben Amorim.
During his latest interview with Sky Sports, the ex-Red Devils captain also delivered his verdict on United’s dismal 2-0 defeat at Wolverhampton Wanderers on Boxing Day.
“Obviously a tough result for us – we’re on a tough period at the moment,” Maguire said.
“We know that only ourselves can get us out of it, so we have to stick together and stay positive.”
The 31-year-old offered his view of Bruno Fernandes’ third expulsion of 2024/25.
“It was a strange game,” Maguire added. “I think we had control of the first half without doing anything with it and creating and showing any real quality in the final third.
“Then, obviously, the red card changed the game. A little bit soft, I think, both yellow cards.”
Confidence has always been essential to success on the grandest stage. However, a lack of results over the past ten years has left Man Utd bereft of it.
Maguire grasps the importance of building a head of steam.
“Of course, winning games breeds confidence, but at the moment, we’re not doing that enough,” he said.
“We’re not winning enough, we’re not getting the right results. I do feel like, especially since the manager came in, the performances have improved.
“But the results haven’t come with it at the moment. I think, in all the games if you look at the stats and things, we seem to improve a lot.
“But at the end of the day, we’re conceding set plays, and we’re conceding the first goal of the game a lot.”
The responsibility coming with the Man Utd shirt can be unbearable, especially when the results aren’t going your way.
Maguire admits that United’s barren run has dampened the spirits around Old Trafford.
“Playing for this club is a huge privilege, a huge honour, but it comes with a big responsibility,” he stated.
“When you’re losing football matches, it’s not nice. The atmosphere around the place isn’t nice.
“Everyone wants to win football matches, and we’re doing everything we can to prepare for the next game and, hopefully, win three points then.”
Amorim has inherited a wrecked ship from Ten Hag, and it’s not been a pleasant start for the former Sporting CP manager.
Wolves inflicted the Portuguese tactician’s fifth defeat in his first ten games in charge of the Red Devils, making him the first Man Utd boss since Walter Crickmer in 1932 to endure such a feat.
However, Maguire believes the 39-year-old is steering the club in the right direction.
“I’ve spoken really well of the manager – I think he’s doing everything he needs to do,” said Maguire. “He’s really demanding.
“The thing with the managers and their styles is that they’re the total opposite of what they want and what they demand.
“So the transition period is going to be tough, but we all have great belief in the management and all his coaching staff.
“I’m sure things will turn around. He knows exactly what to do to get this club back. He’s a winner. I’m sure he’ll be frustrated because he hates losing games.
“It’s like with all the players, we hate losing football matches, whether it’s on the training pitch or out there at Old Trafford or in the away stadium.”
Article written by markovrakela .
About PublisherShare this article
