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Graeme Souness issues fierce Harry Maguire defence amid Manchester United team prediction
21.09.2022 - 21:21 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Harry Maguire will return to the Manchester United starting XI sooner or later under Erik ten Hag.
That's the belief of former Liverpool star turned pundit, Graeme Souness, who has staunchly defended the United captain amid ongoing criticism. Maguire started the first two games this Premier League season as Brighton and Brentford inflicted humbling defeats on United.
Since then, the England international has made way for Raphael Varane and the ex-Real Madrid man has struck up an encouraging partnership with summer signing Lisandro Martinez at centre-back. However, while piling praise on Maguire, Souness has also predicted that he will come back into the team.
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Speaking about Maguire on radio station talkSPORT, Souness said: "I'm not a big critic of Maguire. I think he's a very good player and he's struggled with his partner — whoever he's had — when playing for Manchester United.
"He's better than what people would have you believe. Confidence is a big part for players and their ability to play at their peak. Some players need a lot of love, and some can get away with having very little.
"I think he will, ultimately, end up back in the team. There you are."
Despite finding himself on the United bench in recent matches, Maguire has been selected for the latest England squad and is currently away on international duty. Over the coming days, Maguire and the Three Lions continue to put in World Cup preparations with Nations League Group A3 games against Italy and Germany.
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