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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Jamie Jackson

Amorim wants Manchester United to match ‘leader’ Maguire’s commitment

Gabriel Martinelli (left) takes on Harry Maguire during the FA Cup third-round match between Arsenal and Manchester United
Harry Maguire (right) played in Manchester United’s FA Cup win at Arsenal despite being ill in the days leading up to the match. Photograph: Andrew Couldridge/Action Images/Reuters

Ruben Amorim has stated that Harry Maguire’s physical effort in Manchester United’s FA Cup third-round win at Arsenal on Sunday left him “dead” and cited this as the level of commitment he wants from all of his players.

Maguire was a standout performer in the victory, via a penalty shootout, at the Emirates Stadium, which came on the back of the defender being ill in the days prior. Amorim pointed to the 31-year-old’s attitude as an example to the rest of United’s squad.

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