Published By: Ritayan Basu
Last Updated: April 21, 2023, 20:42 IST
Manchester United’s Harry Maguire (AP)
Gary Neville took to Twitter and advised that Harry Maguire wasn’t the one one guilty for Sevilla’s opening aim towards Manchester United
Manchester United had been shocked by Sevilla 3-0 in Europa League on Friday. Erik ten Hag’s aspect had the worst potential begin to the high-stakes match as they fell behind after simply eight minutes. The Red Devils had been down 1-0 when their goalkeeper David de Gea performed a dangerous cross to Harry Maguire. Sevilla’s Erik Lamela, Lucas Ocampos and Youssef En-Nesyri instantly sought to squeeze Maguire. The United captain then tried to cross the ball to Aaron Wan-Bissaka as a way to avert hazard. However, his cross was efficiently intercepted by Erik Lamela. En-Nesyri then collected the ball from Lamela and registered a spectacular aim. United by no means recovered from that aim and conceded two additional targets within the second half. Fans are significantly incensed with Maguire as he was had a really unhealthy recreation as a defender. But Gary Neville has now defended Maguire. Neville took to Twitter and advised that Maguire wasn’t the one one guilty for Sevilla’s opening aim. He wrote, “Maguire will get battered but that pass from De Gea I wouldn’t like!”
Maguire will get battered however that cross from DeGea I wouldn’t like!— Gary Neville (@GNev2) April 20, 2023
Neville’s tweet has damaged the web with over 3.5 million views on the microblogging web site.
While some followers have agreed with Neville’s view, others have expressed their disagreement below his tweet. One fan wrote, “Come on Gary. That was Maguire all day long!”
Come on Gary. That was Maguire all day lengthy!— United Bob (@shutter_lux) April 20, 2023
Another fan replied, “He was asking for it. He gestured for the pass so DDG played the ball. Stop protecting Maguire.”
He was asking for it. He gestured for the cross so DDG performed the ball. Stop defending Maguire…— Captain Eggcellent (@CaptEggcellent) April 20, 2023
“Then don’t call for it. And when you do receive it, show some spatial awareness,” learn one tweet.
Then do not name for it. And once you do obtain it, present some spatial consciousness.— Kevin Bolger (@Kevin_Bolger) April 20, 2023
BT Sport commentator Robbie Savage additionally sided with Harry Maguire on the entire subject. While talking on BT Sport, he mentioned, “Manchester United trying to play out from the back, the pass from David de Gea. There are Sevilla players around Harry Maguire, just look. He is in the middle of the triangle, I am not sure he wants the ball there. It is good pressing and I tell you what, it’s a wonderful finish. Maguire can do better but why does David de Gea not put the ball out to Wan-Bissaka?”
Savage added that whereas Maguire was at fault, de Gea ought to have put the ball out of hazard space to Wan-Bissaka. United boss Erik ten Hag will hope that his aspect bounces within the upcoming FA Cup semi-final conflict towards Brighton.
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