Manchester United’s central defender, Harry Maguire, recently stressed the crucial importance of the return match against Olympique Lyonnais as part of the Europa League. At a joint press conference with his coach, he expressed the imperative need for this meeting for him and for the team in Panama, aware of the stakes she represents in a generally unsatisfactory sporting season. After a one-way game that resulted in a draw, the player recognized that Manchester United’s performance in European competitions contrasts sharply with his difficulties in the championship, where the team occupies a precarious position in the standings.

The current season was marked by a marked irregularity, despite a noticeable improvement in the last encounters. Maguire admitted that many matches were balanced, ultimately leading to negative results. However, he highlighted the possibility of winning a European trophy, stressing that this would allow Manchester United to qualify for the prestigious Champions League the following season. The outcome of this meeting therefore has a special significance for the future of the club.

The English defender concluded by affirming his impatience at the idea of fighting this crucial meeting. He stressed that the Europa League is now the only viable goal for Manchester United and that the team awaits with anticipation this decisive return match in Old Trafford, against Olympique Lyonnais, under the arbitration of S. Schärer. Victory in this context would be much more than just a sporting success, but a symbol of rebirth and return to the peaks.