“He didn’t get the credit he deserved”: Maguire makes eye-catching claim about surprise former United teammate

Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has made a bold claim about his former teammate Victor Lindelof, as the two players prepare to lock horns this weekend. Reunion Lindelof left United last summer, having joined the club in June 2017 from Benfica in a deal worth around £30.7m, with a further £8.8m in add-ons. He made 284 appearances for United, helping the club win the Emirates Cup and the Carabao Cup, both trophies coming under Erik ten Hag. The Swede departed Old Trafford as a free agent and joined Aston Villa, where he has been a key player for the Birmingham outfit. Lindelof has made 20 appearances across all competitions. His best years at United came during the two full seasons under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, in which the club finished third and then second in the Premier League standings. His partnership with Maguire was one of the strongest in Europe. The pair featured together more than 100 times. Maguire spoke to United media ahead of Sunday’s clash against Lindelof and claimed that Lindelof is severely under-appreciated. Maguire’s Lindelof claim Maguire said about his former partner in crime, “I think Victor was an excellent player. I believe he didn’t get the credit he deserved when he was playing at this club, although he obviously played so many games and he always played under managers.” “But he was an excellent player and we had an amazing relationship on the pitch.” Maguire continued, “The first two years I think, if I’m right, we kept the most clean sheets in Europe in the first year, and maybe second or third in the second season.” “We kept loads of clean sheets, we defended properly, we defended well.” “So I’ve probably played the most games with Victor, and I believe our relationship on the pitch was as strong as I’ve had with anybody.” United vs. Villa kicks off at 2pm. The Peoples Person has been one of the world’s leading Man United news sites for over a decade. Follow us on Bluesky: @peoplesperson.bsky.social Derick Kinoti Derick Kinoti is a football writer at The Peoples Person who has covered Manchester United and the Premier League extensively for years. His work blends sharp analysis, tactical insight, and engaging storytelling that resonates with fans around the world. Derick has gained valuable experience in football journalism, developing strong expertise in SEO writing, digital content creation, and social media engagement. A tech enthusiast with a Computer Science degree from the University of Nairobi, he ultimately swapped code for football commentary, bringing an analytical, detail-oriented approach to his writing. Derick is convinced Wayne Rooney is the true GOAT and won’t hear otherwise!