Fans are Left Baffled as Erik ten Hag Throws Harry Maguire Upfront During Win over Real Sociedad
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Manchester United fans have taken to social media to display their confusion after Harry Maguire was partnered alongside Cristiano Ronaldo in the latter stages of the win over Real Sociedad.
Alejandro Garnacho scored the only goal of the game after 17 minutes to ensure Erik ten Hag's side rounded off the group stage of the Europa League with victory.
But the Red Devils had to settle for a second-placed finish, behind Real Sociedad, who topped Group E on goal difference.
In an attempt to score a second goal and top the group, Maguire was thrown upfront alongside Ronaldo with seven minutes remaining on the clock.
Robbie Savage, who was on commentary duty for BT Sport said: 'I never thought I’d ever see Harry Maguire and Cristiano Ronaldo playing up front together for Manchester United.'
Former striker Chris Sutton wrote: 'Love Erik ten Hag bringing the Dutch way to these shores… Big Harry Maguire off the bench and playing Centre forward'.
A third supporter wrote: 'Handing in my resignation if Maguire at striker scores before Ronaldo'.
As a result of not topping their group, Manchester United will be involved in a play-off game against a team that has dropped down from the Champions League.
The draw for the play-off round will be made at 12pm on Monday, November 7 at UEFA's headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland.
Alejandro Garnacho scored the only goal of the game after 17 minutes to ensure Erik ten Hag's side rounded off the group stage of the Europa League with victory.
But the Red Devils had to settle for a second-placed finish, behind Real Sociedad, who topped Group E on goal difference.
In an attempt to score a second goal and top the group, Maguire was thrown upfront alongside Ronaldo with seven minutes remaining on the clock.
Robbie Savage, who was on commentary duty for BT Sport said: 'I never thought I’d ever see Harry Maguire and Cristiano Ronaldo playing up front together for Manchester United.'
Former striker Chris Sutton wrote: 'Love Erik ten Hag bringing the Dutch way to these shores… Big Harry Maguire off the bench and playing Centre forward'.
A third supporter wrote: 'Handing in my resignation if Maguire at striker scores before Ronaldo'.
As a result of not topping their group, Manchester United will be involved in a play-off game against a team that has dropped down from the Champions League.
The draw for the play-off round will be made at 12pm on Monday, November 7 at UEFA's headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland.