Harry Maguire has been criticised for Bournemouth’s first goal (Picture: Shutterstock)
Jamie Redknapp felt Alejandro Garnacho was ‘sloppy’ against AFC Bournemouth and has called out Manchester United star Harry Maguire.
United boss Erik ten Hag decided to substitute Garnacho as half-time with his side losing 2-1 to the Cherries after the opening 45 minutes at the Vitality Stadium.
Dominic Solanke opened the scoring after winning a battle with Willy Kambwala but Redknapp feels Maguire should’ve done more to help his fellow defender.
In his half-time analysis, former Cherries midfielder Redknapp said: ‘Solanke cuts inside and hits a ferocious shot into the corner.
‘Kambwala gets caught in a foot race and then tries to out-muscle him, he can’t do that, then you’ve got to try and stay on your feet.
‘He just gets twisted. It’s one of those things, a lot of players can slip, especially against Solanke who is in such good form.
‘Garnacho has been sloppy in this first half. I think Maguire could get across a little bit quicker to help his mate but he doesn’t – he hesitates.’
Solanke’s first-half goal took his tally to 17 in the Premier League this season as he looks to force his way into the England squad for Euro 2024 this summer.
It was a landmark strike against the Red Devils, which has seen Solanke become the south coast club’s highest-ever scorer in the top-flight in a single campaign.
Solanke has received massive praise for his performances this season and has attracted transfer interest from Arsenal.
Dominic Solanke opened the scoring against Man Utd (Picture: Getty)
Thierry Henry hailed Solanke back in December when he was asked to name a player who has impressed him in the Premier League this term.
‘Dominic Solanke, the way he is playing at Bournemouth,’ the Arsenal legend said.
‘Not only him, the team is doing extremely well, but we have been waiting for him to be that player.
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‘It guess it was a bit too much when he was younger. But what he is doing right now is brilliant.
‘I am happy for him because he did struggle for a little bit. Now he is looking good.’
Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola was named Premier League Manager of the Month on Friday.
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