Former Manchester United striker, Michael Owen has actually recognized Harry Maguire’s absence of speed as a real issue for the club.

Owen made the observation after Maguire was tormented by Southampton striker Armando Broja throughout Manchester United’s 1-1 draw at Old Trafford on Saturday.

Broja was to the fore on Saturday, unpleasant Manchester United with his speed and physicality, providing Maguire, in specific, no end of issues.

Che Adams levelled for the visitors in the early minutes of the second after Jadon Sancho had put United ahead in the first half.

Maguire was lucky not to yield a penalty in the 2nd half when he bundled the 20-year-old forward over.

“I did fear for him and that was rather embarrassing,” Owen of Maguire on Premier League Productions.

“He’s got no pace at the very best of times but he was outwitted there (by Broja). You’re believing don’t attempt to redeem your error, he just got away with it and I don’t think it was a penalty.

“His lack of pace is a genuine issue. We’ve said it in the past, we’ll say it once again. The goal, he could have been squeezing up however he’s scared of that area in behind.”