“We said, ‘why was he bringing on Maguire and Evans?’ That’s why.”
Those were the words of Robinson moments after England defender Maguire met Christian Eriksen’s 91st-minute corner to send a thumping header beyond Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa.
It was 3-3. Relief for Ten Hag and United’s supporters.
David: Has Harry Maguire just saved Erik ten (man’s) Hag’s job?
Scott: Ten Hag saved by the man he stripped the captaincy from and has tried to sell for two years!
Seb: I think Maguire has just kept Ten Hag in a job. Another questionable performance from Manchester United.
Maguire himself admitted that, despite his late rescue act, there were parts of United’s display that were indeed questionable.
“When you get 2-0 away from home you have to be a little bit more solid and there were far too many gaps,” the England international told TNT Sport.
“Too many crosses were coming into the box for sure and they ultimately punished us for it.
“It’s something we need to improve. If we want to be successful this season we can’t keep conceding two goals.”