Harry Maguire's recent red card hasn't damaged his standings
It’s a bit of a surprise to see that Leicester’s central defender Harry Maguire has risen up the list this month – that’s because he was unfortunately sent off in the Foxes’ 1-2 victory over Burnley after just 4 minutes of the game. Prior to that though, Maguire was showing some excellent form under new boss Brendan Rodgers.
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He was a key performer in Leicester’s 3-1 victory over Fulham, for instance, and his defensive stats remain second only to the imperious Virgil Van Dijk; Maguire has completed 26 tackles, 35 interceptions, 126 clearances and 16 blocks this season.
Throw in a high pass success rate – 84.5%, remarkably high for a defender in a non-top 6 side – and it’s easy to see why he’s so beloved by England boss Gareth Southgate and will likely become that way for Rodgers too, red card be damned.
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Scott Newman
Scott is a veteran MMA writer with over two decades of experience, including his ongoing tenure in Sportskeeda, which began seven years ago. He has written over 3000 pieces for the organization, while also covering football. Before joining Sportskeeda, Scott wrote articles for websites like The Oratory and Inside Pulse MMA.
Scott has a degree in history, which drives his research skills and helps him compile accurate information. His long stint in the field helps Scott provide a clear take on important topics, such as the criticism of promotions regarding fighter pay. While he feels fighters deserve a bigger revenue share, he doesn’t want MMA to suffer with purse-split issues.
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Outside of work, Scott likes to go to the gym, walk his dog, and travel.
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