HARRY MAGUIRE has left fans and pundits speechless after producing a miss of the season contender in Manchester United’s Europa League draw with AC Milan.
The 28-year-old struck the post from just a yard out after getting on the end of a Bruno Fernandes flick-on.
Harry Maguire somehow failed to score from a yard out against AC MilanCredit: BT Sport
It was a miss of the season contender from Harry Maguire during Manchester United’s Europa League drawCredit: BT Sport
Maguire found himself in an unmarked position at the back-post from an Alex Telles corner in the 38th minute at Old Trafford, but somehow failed to divert the ball into the back of the net.
BT Sport commentator Robbie Savage was left in disbelief, as he remarked: “Wow… he’s hit the post from a yard, that is quite incredible.
“Keeper gets a touch, it’s come off his shin pad! How has he missed?
“I’ve got no idea [how he missed]. A lack of concentration? Did it come off his shin? Did the keeper get a touch?
“Whatever the excuse, he’s got to score.”
Savage’s colleague and former United midfielder Owen Hargreaves simply stated at half-time: “He won’t believe that he missed.”
Taking to social media, one fan quipped: “Harry Maguire doing his best Werner impression.”
Another joked: “Absolutely magnificent goal-line clearance from Harry Maguire for AC Milan. World class.”
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Maguire was left in disbelief after he spurned an opportunity in the first halfCredit: BT Sport
A third added: “HARRY MAGUIRE JUST PRODUCED ONE OF THE WORST MISSES YOU’LL EVER SEE.”
Meanwhile one user tweeted: “Harry Maguire has just missed one of the easiest chances one can have. OH MY GOD!!!”
Thankfully for the England international, his blushes were spared as teenage sensation Amad Diallo put United ahead in the Round of 16 first leg in the 50th minute.
However, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side conceded a crucial late goal as Simon Kjaer got the visitors on level terms and gave them an away goals advantage.
Commenting on his miss in the first half, Maguire said: “I should score, I’m not going to make any excuses.
“That’s why I’m a defender, not a forward, but no excuses I’ve got to score.”
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
