Manchester United legend Schmeichel was full of joy after witnessing his old club beat Liverpool at Anfield in the Premier League and he praised Maguire's performance in an interview with ViaPlay after the match.
Schmeichel said, "I am very happy for Maguire. He has been a fringe player before but he started this game and for me it was the most important game."
"For me he is the only real United player in the team. The guy defends like a real defender."
"He has been leading, communicating with all the players. Stepping up when needed and this goal today makes me incredibly happy for him and the team. I could kiss Amorim."
"I can't give him enough credit, I want Maguire to play every game, I want him to captain the team. He has all the qualities of a good United leader."
BeckMathew
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I think lammens has brought some stability to the defense.
EmieGold
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Even though I am an Arsenal fan, I must acknowledge that Maguire is an incredible Man United player who shows up in big games especially with those last minute games. I just hope the manager plays him consistently. He deserves it.
Davichi
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It's nice that Maguire has rediscovered himself and he'd definitely get more game time, but to captain the team? Absolutely not. You old guards should respect yourself and desist from attempted to bring friction into the team, especially now that they're performing better.
niu4you08
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What people don't understand about pundit; If you do well, they will praise you but if you play poorly, they will criticize you😂😂😂.
BallySen
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Don't your department deserve some credit too. Lammens is beginning to settled.