Hong Kong ace praises Manchester United’s Harry Maguire after suffering heavy criticism
Leung Kwun-chung opens up on verbal attacks he has received from supporters due to off-field commitments
Eastern FC’s Leung Kwun-chung has praised “f****** mentally tough” Harry Maguire’s ability to perform while being regularly attacked online after receiving criticism from his own supporters.
And 32-year-old Leung who, as well as working as a television pundit and presenter since 2016, also has his own coaching business and is head coach of women’s first division club Citizen, said his numerous commitments have led to criticism from supporters.
“If I play well, or assist or score, I don’t receive praise, but one poor pass or miscontrol and they blame me,” he said. “The whole team didn’t play well against Kaya, but I was one of the main targets. I feel frustrated when people attack me.
“If I feel sad on the pitch, though, I would lose everything. I can feel sad after the game. I always put pressure on myself. Before anyone blames me, I blame myself.
“My situation is why I have so much respect for Harry Maguire. He is so f****** mentally tough.”
