Erik Ten Hag lauds Harry Maguire and Wout Weghorst after FA Cup win over West Ham

Manchester United’s manager Erik Ten Hag hailed Harry Maguire and Wout Weghorst after his team’s 3-1 comeback win against West Ham at Old Trafford on Thursday. With this win, the Red Devils qualified for the quarterfinals of the FA Cup.

Saïd Benrahma scored the opening goal for the tourists in the 54th minute. However, the home team equalized after Nayef Aguerd scored his own goal. Alejandro Garnacho then gave the lead to his team whereas Fred was able to close the door on West Ham as he scored in the stoppage time.

Meanwhile, Harry Maguire was named in the team’s starting XI after missing the last three matches and he was able to grab his chance.

The Manchester United manager said in his post-match press conference: “He was dominating the defence, but in offence, he had some really good moments, good passes and was engaging and outplaying opponents. He played a good game.

“How do we help him? In training. Not long ago, I showed him a video [on] how to outplay opponents and how he can have more impact in possession and building up his skills.

“He is really high-skilled for a centre-back. He has so many skills and he has to use that in a game.”

On the other hand, the Dutchman also showered praise on Wout Weghorst and feels he was one of the best players on the pitch.

“He was one of the best players on the pitch,” said Ten Hag of Weghorst. “He was involved. He was in front when he got up there with Harry to force the own goal from the opponent.

“The goal from Garnacho he was pressing and he was definitely [pressing] in the third goal when he was doing a good press and forced the opponent to make a mistake so Fred can score. He understands positioning. In and out of possession he is doing a really good job for the team.”

Manchester United will face Liverpool on Sunday at Anfield.