'Ruben Amorim needs Harry Maguire'

Cameron Smith

3 Nov 2024 14:30 CST
3 min read

Harry Maguire Manchester United — © IMAGO

Manchester United defender Harry Maguire will establish himself as a key player under Ruben Amorim, according to Harry Redknapp.

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Maguire has endured a mixed career at Old Trafford since joining the club for a whopping €87 million in 2019, but Redknapp has backed the England international to shine upon Amorim’s arrival.

The former Tottenham Hotspur boss told The Sun: “The immediate job for [Ruben] Amorim is to bring back confidence and to make them feel good again - like I had to at Spurs.

“Whoever was out of favour before, it didn't bother me. This was a fresh start and I'd pick the side based on who'd impressed me in training. That was the challenge, and they all took it on.

“I wanted to find the players I could rely on, just as Amorim has to at United. And I'd be amazed if Harry Maguire isn't top of that list.

“Harry didn't always have the easiest of rides under Erik ten Hag - and that's putting it mildly - and a lot of money was spent on new central defenders.

“But Maguire kept his head down throughout it all - and didn't cause a fuss - he waited for his chance and always gave 100 per cent when it arrived. There might be more glamorous names at United but no one gives more, wants to win more or cares as much.

“Maguire's the sort of player every new manager needs. I'm sure it won't take Amorim long to realise that.”

Harry Maguire to stay at Man Utd?

Maguire has been heavily linked with a Man Utd exit for the past few years, with West Ham United among the clubs eager to sign him amid uncertainty over his future at Old Trafford.

The Red Devils signed both Matthijs de Ligt and Leny Yoro during the summer transfer window, and Maguire has only started three Premier League matches so far this season, although his absences have largely been due to injury issues.

Amorim has been confirmed as the new permanent Man Utd head coach, but he won’t take charge of his first game until the club face Ipswich Town on 24 November.