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Ruben Amorim explains decision to play Harry Maguire as a striker against Nottingham Forest

Harry Maguire was utilised briefly as a striker by Ruben Amorim - (Manchester United via Getty Imag)

Ruben Amorim has explained that Harry Maguire’s aerial prowess was the reason that the Manchester United manager deployed the centre-half as an emergency striker in the defeat to Nottingham Forest.

The visitors suffered another difficult evening as they drew a blank at the City Ground, with the hosts bolstering their Champions League hopes with a 1-0 victory after a goal from Anthony Elanga against his former club.

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