‘That’s why I made him captain’ – Solskjaer reacts to Harry Maguire’s situation under Ten Hag

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Harry Maguire was a key figure at the club under former boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

However, the £80m signing has struggled under the reign of Erik ten Hag, and has since been stripped of his captaincy.

Maguire seems to have turned a corner, and has been impressive of late.

Solskjaer has now sung the praise of his former player, insisting that he has the heart of a captain.

“I think he has dealt with it in a fantastic way,” Solskjaer told Nettavisen.

“It has not been easy. I have kept in touch with him and I have nothing but praise for the guy.

“He has been in it. It’s not easy to leave Manchester United because you know there’s a downturn almost everywhere you go. You get paid for your efforts when you are that type, when you are a good footballer and show that you have a heart for the club.

“I guess he has gradually learned who to listen to. I am very happy that Harry in particular shows what kind of player he is, but not least what kind of type and person he is. That’s why I made him captain. We in Norway call it ‘hell wood’.”