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Maguire funnily admitted that United manager Ruben Amorim had him practice drills down the flanks ahead of the Europa League final against Spurs.
Harry Maguire produced a stellar piece of play to help United seal their first goal against Bilbao in the semi-final (AP)
Harry ‘Harroldinho’ Maguire left the crowds of San Mames mesmerised earlier this month, as the central defender swiftly navigated the wings of Manchester United, playing an instrumental role in their 3-0 win against Athletic Bilbao.
Well, perhaps Bilbao might also get to witness some of Maguire’s wizardry down the wing again, as the England international funnily admitted that Ruben Amorim had him practice drills down the flanks ahead of the Europa League final against Spurs.
The Red Devils have had an atrocious domestic season, languishing in 16th in the Premier League, alongside their Europa League rivals, Tottenham Hotspur, who are doomed at an abysmal 17th in the table themselves.
With one last shot for redemption, silverware and European football next season all hanging in the balance, both sides shall vie to leave it all on the pitch tonight at Bilbao, where a hampered United attack might once again utilise some of Maguire’s hidden abilities.
🤣🪄 “The manager has me dribbling every day in training up and down the wing!”Ruben Amorim and Bruno Fernandes were visibly amused as Harry Maguire was asked about his inspirational moves of late 😅#MUFC #UEL pic.twitter.com/YfV4qQnHBU
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“The manager has me dribbling every day in training up and down the wing,” Maguire stated at the pre-match presser.
“I found myself in the wing against Bilbao, and managed to put a good cross into the box, and Casa (Casemiro) scored the goal.”
Despite Maguire’s reputation for last-minute Hail Marys from up front, the defender wishes to stay put in his ‘favourite position’ and help his team to the best of their abilities.
“Tomorrow, hopefully, I’m not going up front. I don’t want to be going up front and causing the game. I want to be defending a lead from my position in our defense,” Maguire added.
“I’m always there to help, I’m always there to do my best. And like I said, I’m more than happy playing from my favourite position,” he concluded.
The Red Devils are having their worst top-flight campaign for 50 years, since they were relegated in 1974, but the coach is not under the same pressure as his opposite number in the final, Tottenham’s Ange Postecoglou.
United may still be the only unbeaten side in the Europa League this season, but they will be making sure not to underestimate Spurs, who have thrashed the Red Devils in all three of their previous meetings this season.
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