• Leicester manager compares Maddison to Philippe Coutinho• ‘He is a humble boy, has a lovely swagger, a lovely arrogance’James Maddison’s turn as a roving No 10 was the standout display as Manchester United broke a three-game run without a win at Old Trafford. Leicester City may have lost to Marcus Rashford’s early penalty but their 22-year-old midfielder lit up the contest via a performance that illustrated how he would immediately make Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s side better. Maddison embodies the type of quick-minded, technically astute player the United manager wants.To hear his manager, Brendan Rodgers, say Maddison has a “swagger” and is reminiscent of “Philippe Coutinho” strengthened that sense while also highlighting the situation vacant at United marked “playmaker”. Related: Emile Heskey: ‘I was on the floor and started crying. Then I found a barber’ | Jamie Jackson Related: Marcus Rashford’s early penalty edges blunt Manchester United past Leicester Continue readingreadfullarticle
