Gary Neville Praises Harry Maguire

  DBasia.news –  Harry Maguire was showered with praise in his first match with Manchester United. The Red Devils legend, Gary Neville, even believes Maguire can have a big impact like Virgil van Dijk in Liverpool.

Man United spent 80 million pounds to recruit Harry Maguire from Leicester City. That number makes Maguire as the most expensive defender in the world.

On his debut with the Red Devils, Harry Maguire received a lot of praise. He made the Chelsea attackers could not break into David de Gea’s goal.

The appearance was getting flattery from Gary Neville. The former captain did not hesitate to compare Maguire’s appearance with Virgil van Dijk’s.

Virgil van Dijk’s storyline is indeed similar to Maguire. At that time, he became the most expensive defender in the world after leaving from Southampton to Liverpool. Van Dijk paid back the Reds’ trust with an impressive performance on the pitch.

“The defender I want is not only to help himself while playing, but also to have a big impact on other players. We are talking about what Virgil van Dijk did in Liverpool,” Gary Neville said as Sportsmole reported.

“Indeed, it is still too early to say Maguire makes a difference like Van Dijk, but he has the potential to do it,” continued the defender.

Harry Maguire recorded seven strokes and four intercepts during the fight against the Blues. In addition, no Chelsea player can get past him. “The hope is that he will not only do his job but as a catalyst for Manchester United.”

“Manchester City are after him and Manchester United is the one who got him. The Red Devils need Maguire. He has a prominent character, personality, and soul to lead. He will provide stability in the next five to six years,” said the former.

Thanks to this victory, Manchester United are tightly attached to Manchester City, who are at the top of the standings. Next, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s troops will travel to the Wolverhampton Wanderers headquarters.