Maguire has received an advocacy from a Manchester United legend. He’s an excellent defender, says Ferdinand

Manchester United are still not doing well and one of the main victims is Harry Maguire, who has been a constant target of criticism for a long time. Both from the fans and the media. Now, however, he’s gotten some support, with the legendary Rio Ferdinand standing up for him.

Manchester United are certainly not performing as expected this season with Cristiano Ronaldo. The Red Devils are now seventh in the league table, six points behind the fourth place that guarantees the Champions League.

One of the main culprits is Harry Maguire, who is still the target of criticism. Many still question the amount of money he came to Manchester United for in 2019. Recently, Bayern star Alphonso Davies has also leaned on him.

Maguire recently received support from the England national team coach. Gareth Southgate has said that booing the England defender is a complete and utter joke.

The English coach reminded that the Red Devils captain has been one of the driving forces of the national team in recent years. Even in the World Cup qualifiers.

Now, Maguire has received a defense from club legend Rio Ferdinand. “He played phenomenally in the national team, you certainly can’t say he was a bad player. He is unreal,” the former outstanding defender expressed in an interview with YouTube channel FIVE.

Ferdinand believes that Maguire suffers from a lack of self-confidence. In addition, he noted that he is probably not comfortable with the style that Manchester United presents. In his words, Gerard Pique, now a Barcelona legend, was in a similar position in the past.

“We can argue that if Pique had been at Manchester United, he might not have had the career he had at Barcelona. This is all because of the way each team plays. It’s like boxing, styles make fights,” Ferdinand is clear.

According to the Red Devils legend then, a lack of confidence can mark anyone, be it Messi, Ronaldo, Zidane or Mbappé.

Source: YouTube, FIVE