Manchester United might’ve cruised to a 3-1 victory over Burnley – but it was yet another miserable night for Harry Maguire.
Despite his team’s dominance, the Red Devils skipper still looked a considerable distance off the pace.
United’s victory did not hide Maguire’s poor displayGetty The 28-year-old had a difficult night against the ClaretsGetty
Following widespread criticism from fans and pundits alike this season, Maguire’s display on Thursday night was fiercely scrutinised on social media.
It’s the 12th time in 16 games that United have failed to keep a Premier League clean sheet with the England international in defence this season – and talkSPORT host Jason Cundy was staggered by his performance against Burnley.
The former Chelsea striker said: “He looked like he was staggering home from the pub at about quarter-past-twelve on New Year’s Day!
“He was all over the place.”
As one of United’s most expensive ever signings, the £80million man’s abject season is all the more frustrating.
Maguire was one of the worst performers under Solskjaer earlier in the campaignGetty
However, Cundy insists Ole Gunnar Solskjaer – who was sacked by the Red Devils in November – is responsible for Maguire’s alarming dip in form.
Cundy added: “I think he’s been let down by Solskjaer, in all honesty. I don’t think that’s helped him at all.
“I don’t know how Ralf Rangnick is going to turn him into a better player, but we will see.
“I don’t think he [Solskjaer] coached them tactically. If Antonio Conte had Harry Maguire, he would be in the middle of a back three, you would see a performance from him.
“You would see the player I saw at Hull and Leicester.”
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