Manchester United defender Brandon Williams has come to the defense of his captain and compatriot Harry Maguire.
Speaking exclusively to The Sportsman, Williams backed Maguire in reinventing himself and discovering his best form, saying the captain, like others, was immune to outside noise.
Williams told The Sportsman: “Harry will train 100 per cent every day. Harry will give, whether he’s starting the game, whether he’s not starting the game, one hundred percent. ”
“We don’t care about the outside world because the only thing that matters are the opinions inside.”
“If you’re doing well in training, who’s that little idiot sitting on Twitter that’s going to tell you that you shouldn’t start a game? Who is he? I really don’t get it. Harry is a top guy. The best captain and the best player.”
The 22-year-old, who is currently out with injury, was asked when he would return to the first team. He warned that this would take time to ensure he returns in the best possible shape.
The Englishman leaned in to impress Erik ten Hag when an opportunity presented itself, something he was extremely confident he could pull off.
Williams, who spent last season on loan at Norwich, warned United fans not to believe the fabricated stories in the press, which are often lies. He attributed this to the media’s need to make sales and attract an audience; efforts were made much easier by focusing on a club of United’s size and aura.
The defender praised Cristiano Ronaldo, calling the five-time Ballon d’Or winner a role model and a class act. Williams revealed that he was in regular contact with the 37-year-old, who speaks to him and advises him regularly.
The academy graduate had a kind word for former coach Ole Gunnar Solksjaer, the man who gave him his breakthrough with the senior team.
On Solskjaer, Williams commented: “Obviously he is someone I will remember for the rest of my career, my family will remember him for the rest of my career. It changed their lives, and it changed my life.”
He revealed that he sent the Norwegian a thank you message when he was fired. The former Red Devils boss and legend responded by telling him to continue working if he was hell-bent on getting to the top of his game.
