7 interceptions, 4 clearances: Amorim praises £12m United star who 'gave everything' vs Liverpool

Manchester United fought strongly against Liverpool to earn a crucial point at Anfield in the Premier League on Sunday.

Lisandro Martinez stunned the hosts by firing United into the lead but Cody Gakpo quickly leveled the score with a thunderous strike of his own.

Mohamed Salah handed the hosts the lead with Anfield crowd finding their voice.

An 80th-minute strike from Amad Diallo helped United snatch a well-deserved point.

United manager Ruben Amorim praised Harry Maguire after his robust display.

He said (via BBC Sport): “For me, missing chances or playing badly with the ball is not the big issue.

“For me, the big issue (thing) is that Harry gave everything on the pitch. That is the most important thing.”

Maguire has been a bright spark for United in the 3-4-3 formation.

The England international made four clearances and seven interceptions against Liverpool.

The £12 million-rated ace also won three duels and completed four long balls.

He often came out of the backline to press with intensity.

He had a golden opportunity to score the match-winning goal in the final minute but he lost his composure and fired the shot wide.

Maguire has endured a great deal of criticism over the past few seasons.

Despite the occasional errors in his game, Maguire has consistently demonstrated resilience.

Eventhough Erik ten Hag stripped him of the captaincy, Maguire is considered as one of the leaders of the squad.

Amorim has confirmed that the club plan to activate the one-year extension clause in his contract, extending his stay until 2026.

This move highlights the manager’s belief that Maguire will continue to play a crucial role for the team.

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Article written by Sanidhya Bhardwaj .