Manchester United beat Club Athletic 3-0 away from home in the first leg of the Europa League semi-final. Casemiro put us ahead with half an hour played, after Manuel Ugarte headed on a Harry Maguire cross.
However, it wasn’t just any cross from Maguire, with the defender twisting and turning before delivering an inch perfect ball.
Speaking to TNT after the game, Fernandes sung the praises of Maguire, hailing the the improvement in his game.
I said straight away, what a winger! I don’t think even he thought he had that in his locker. No one was expecting that, I don’t think the opposition was expecting that to come.
Harry is a much more confident man now, things are coming through. He’s also getting goals, he’s defending very well, his positioning is becoming more and more strong, he’s a very good leader. It’s a good thing for him and we hope he just keeps improving because at this club you need to keep improving all the time, you can’t just stop.
Ruben Amoim joined in the praise for the “winger”.
He’s a good winger! Sometimes there is moments in our life and Harry has had difficult moments. Everything he does is good for the team, so we have to enjoy.
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