Erik ten Hag has publicly apologized to Harry Maguire following Manchester United’s dramatic 3-3 draw against Porto. Maguire, whose last-minute header secured a crucial point for the Red Devils, has often found himself on the bench this season. However, after his heroic performance in Porto, Ten Hag admitted that he had perhaps underestimated the defender’s importance to the team.
Harry Maguire scored a late header to rescue a draw for Manchester United against Porto
The defender’s equaliser came after the Red Devils relinquished a two-goal advantage and had gone down to 10 men
Erik ten Hag staved off an onslaught of unwanted headlines thanks to the draw on Thursday night
“I owe Harry an apology,” Ten Hag said post-match. “He’s shown incredible professionalism and resilience. I will use him more, no doubt. His performance today proved that he’s still a key player for us.”
The Red Devils travel to Villa Park to take on Aston Villa in the Premier League on Sunday
Maguire’s equalizer came after United squandered a two-goal lead and went down to 10 men. Despite a shaky defensive display that saw United concede three or more goals for the 24th time under Ten Hag, Maguire’s late contribution gave the team a much-needed lifeline.
As the Red Devils gear up for their next Premier League clash against Aston Villa, Ten Hag’s promise to involve Maguire more could be a turning point for the defender, who has been at the club for six years.
