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Harry Maguire says he nonetheless enjoys taking part in with Andre Onana and is wanting ahead to teaming up with the keeper once more on Thursday, as Manchester United get set to host Lyon at Previous Trafford.
United will tackle Lyon within the return leg of their quarter-final tie. The mixture rating at the moment stands at 2-2 from the primary sport and the stakes couldn’t be larger.
The Purple Devils have endured a wretched season however there may be nonetheless an opportunity to salvage some misplaced delight by profitable the Europa League and within the course of, qualify for the Champions League.
Maguire accompanied Ruben Amorim to the pre-match press convention and seemed forward to the competition with Lyon. The England worldwide backed Onana, who has endured a tough few days following his error-prone show on the Groupama Stadium final week.
Onana was at fault for each targets United conceded and was subsequently dropped from Sunday’s 4-1 defeat at Newcastle. Nevertheless, Amorim advised reporters that the Cameroonian will begin within the second leg.
Maguire mentioned about this, “I believe initially, Andre has proved previously that he’s a superb goalkeeper. He has gained quite a few trophies. However you at all times have spells in your profession the place you might have ups and downs.”
“For the time being, he’s in all probability feeling that every thing goes in opposition to him. Enjoying in entrance of Andre is nice; I’ve confidence in Andre. Everyone knows he is a superb goalkeeper.”
The defender continued, “Attempt your greatest to disregard all of it [the spotlight], focus in your job, are available in each day and do your greatest. That’s all you are able to do. Tomorrow night time is one other sport of soccer and it’s a must to say to your self, ‘Do your greatest and that’s all you are able to do. ‘ I’ve been in that state of affairs myself.”
“All you are able to do, day in, day trip, is do your greatest and work as arduous as attainable.”
Maguire emphasised the significance of profitable the Europa League as he admitted that performances have picked up a bit too late within the season.
“Clearly it has been a disappointing season, there isn’t any doubt about it. From the beginning of the season, we’ve been far too inconsistent. I believe performances have picked up late. Plenty of video games have been 50-50 and we’ve ended up on the dangerous finish of the outcome. Tomorrow night time is a giant sport for us and it’s one I’m wanting ahead to it.”
“Profitable a trophy can be large and it provides us entry to the Champions League for subsequent season. That is the one competitors that we’re left in and tomorrow night time, we’re wanting ahead to it.”
United vs. Lyon kicks off at 20:00 BST.
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