Man Utd hero Evra makes Maguire prediction and names key club ally

Manchester United hero Patrice Evra thinks Harry Maguire will be ‘an even better player’ following his recent woes. The England international has experienced a difficult 12 months under the likes of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Ralf Rangnick and Erik ten Hag. But he stepped up to silence his critics with a brilliant performance against West Ham on Sunday.Maguire has struggled over the past year, with the United star struggling for consistency and losing his undroppable status in the process.But he produced a solid showing against West Ham on Sunday, with a late block from Jarold Bowen helping his team battle their way to all three points.And Evra, speaking to Betfair, thinks Maguire can now be even better for United – insisting Lisandro Martinez can help coax the best from him at Old Trafford.’It’s amazing, I commented on Maguire’s post telling him to enjoy the moment,’ he said.’You don’t have to tell him to forget the haters, you just have to tell him to enjoy it because it’s in the past.Man Utd transfers: Plans for next three signings are damning on Solskjaer Man Utd hero Patrice Evra has hailed Harry Maguire (Image: GETTY) Man Utd legend Patrice Evra won five Premier League titles at Old Trafford (Image: GETTY) Man Utd star Harry Maguire put in a strong showing during West Ham win (Image: GETTY)And Evra also thinks Martinez can help Maguire get out of trouble in certain situations, adding: ‘It makes a big difference when you have a pitbull like Lisandro Martinez next to you.’People talk a lot about Nemanja Vidic and Rio Ferdinand , but without each other they wouldn’t have been that good.’Rio was playing like a number 10, he would finish a game and he wouldn’t have a mark on him. He was clean and beautiful.’Then you would see Vida with a broken nose, and a ripped shirt. He was a warrior. You need a warrior and someone playing with their brain.’That’s what Harry needs, someone faster than him, someone who will go to war for him.Want the new Man Utd shirt? Click here to buy it.  Man Utd hero Patrice Evra thinks Lisandro Martinez can get the best from Harry Maguire (Image: GETTY)’Harry is really a good player with the ball. The way he passes through the midfield is great, he can also go forward with the ball.’People were criticising him when he was in a one v one scenario, but Martinez can help out and cover him. That will boost Maguire’s confidence.’Maguire will be hoping to start for United when they face off against Real Sociedad on Thursday night (5.45pm).And it promises to be a huge night in Spain for the Red Devils.United need to win by two clear goals to ensure they top their Europa League group, having won four of their five matches in the competition so far.Want the latest football news? Join our brand new Facebook group by clicking here