Harry Maguire, Manchester United defender, reveals insights about the period when Ruben Amorim was managing the team, focusing on the three-back defensive system.
On 26 Mar 2026 GMT+7, Harry Maguire, the English defender for Manchester United, the renowned Premier League club, opened up about the time when Portuguese former manager Ruben Amorim was still in charge, specifically addressing the three-back system that drew criticism from football experts and fans alike.
Harry Maguire reflected on Ruben Amorim, saying, "The tactics played an important role, but what mattered even more were the results. To be honest, the results were not good enough. I have almost no criticism of Ruben Amorim. I really like him a lot. I think he had excellent ideas."
"However, those ideas did not work out at Manchester United. I believe he will certainly achieve success in his career. The reason he had to leave the club was that many things didn’t align well, and I think we, as players, also have to take responsibility for that."