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'Manchester United Captain Harry Maguire Doesn’t Inspire Like Roy Keane Or Bryan Robson'

'Manchester United Captain Harry Maguire Doesn’t Inspire Like Roy Keane Or Bryan Robson'

Andrei Kanchelskis has claimed that Manchester United skipper Harry Maguire "needs some determination and be a bit more aggressive."

Adnan Riaz

Adnan Riaz

Manchester United skipper Harry Maguire does not have the same inspirational leadership aura as Red Devils legends Roy Keane and Bryan Robson.

That's according to former United man Andrei Kanchelskis, who has raised doubts over how quiet he is and his lack of aggression.

Maguire, 27, became the most expensive defender in football history after United splashed out £80m to sign him from Leicester City.

The English centre-back impressed during his arrival at Old Trafford by forming an effective partnership with Victor Lindelof before taking the captain's armband from Ashley Young, who moved to Inter Milan in January.

However, Maguire has come under criticism in the new season as cracks in the Red Devils' defence has once again emerged.

When he was asked if Maguire is the right captain to lead United for the long-term future, Kanchelskis told American Gambler: "I don't know.

"He's not someone that inspires you like a Roy Keane. He's a little bit quiet and doesn't really sparkle.

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"You look at how Roy Keane and Bryan Robson used to fight on the pitch, he's a little bit quiet and needs some determination and be a bit more aggressive.

"This is football; it's not ballet."

United are currently ninth and are five points behind Premier League leaders Tottenham, though the Red Devils have a match in hand.

And the Red Devils could still make the next round of the Champions League, despite suffering a 3-1 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday at Old Trafford.

When he was asked if United could compete for the title this season, Kanchelskis responded: "Yes! Why not?

"With everything going on with COVID, you are seeing some teams are finding it difficult and some teams are playing badly, some teams play better with fans.

"I've seen the results and anything can happen. Liverpool lost 7-2 and United lost 6-1. With everything happening, it's a good chance to win the title."

Featured Image Credit: PA

Topics: Harry Maguire, Football News, Football, Manchester United, red devils, Premier League, Roy Keane