Harry Maguire

MAN UTD captain Harry Maguire has struggled for form for a while.

“It doesn't have to be senior players but we have a core group who have to be the example and take the responsibility. We work with that, we started a couple of weeks ago and they have to grow.” “That is a point we have to work on. [Manchester United](/latest/manchester-united-fc) captain Harry Maguire has harboured ‘serious fears’ that he would be dropped by Erik ten Hag over the past week, according to reports. Reports suggest that Maguire, Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes all held crunch talks with the Dutchman. The new United head coach has spoken extensively with the squad’s leadership group to dissect various issues around the club.

Harry Maguire could get dropped against Liverpool tonight. The north west clash sees the two biggest rivals in the Premier League search for their first ...

The reporter is still awaiting confirmation of who starts at centre-back but there appears to be some possibility that Maguire could be axed from the line-up. Liverpool have two points on the table whereas United have none. “I don’t think Harry Maguire is going to be in the starting XI, so it just depends if it is going to be new signing Lisandro Martinez, Raphael Varane.

Christian Eriksen occupies a midfield role alongside Scott McTominay, with Bruno Fernandes, Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho tasked with doing the business in ...

Still awaiting confirmation of who starts tonight at CB against— James Ducker (@TelegraphDucker) [has been heavily linked with a shock move to Chelsea](https://www.sportbible.com/football/man-united-harry-maguire-chelsea-transfers-20220819). [Harry Maguire](/harry-maguire), [Manchester United](/manchester-united), [Erik Ten Hag](/erik-ten-hag) [Manchester United](https://www.sportbible.com/manchester-united) boss [Erik Ten Hag ](https://www.sportbible.com/erik-ten-hag)has made the ruthless decision to drop captain [ Harry Maguire](https://www.sportbible.com/harry-maguire) for the huge clash with Liverpool at Old Trafford this evening. [a three-match ban for headbutting Joachim Andersen](https://www.sportbible.com/football/darwin-nunez-sent-off-for-headbutt-in-first-premier-league-start-20220815). [wanataway talisman Cristiano Ronaldo](https://www.sportbible.com/football/man-united-transfer-news-cristiano-ronaldo-20220817).

Erik ten Hag plumped for some short-term solutions but also gave a hint of a long-term vision as Manchester United beat Liverpool.

He likes to act and impose himself when the pace is fast and possibilities are at hand. At Brentford, they forlornly shuffled their way to 95.5km, well below their opponents' figure, and were called in on a day off to make up the shortfall. Fernandes was at the heart of Jadon Sancho's brilliantly taken opener, first thundering a ball down the right for Rashford to hare after. United moved quickly and with purpose whenever they had the opportunity to attack during a rip-roaring opening 20 minutes. Even when the Dutch tactician switched things up at halftime, Anthony Martial replaced Elanga and played in Rashford on the cusp of offside for United's second goal. Bad short-term decisions have led the club to their current predicament and the final 10 days of the transfer window should be approached with vigilance.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Maguire have been benched by Manchester United for Monday Night Football visit of Liverpool; Maguire named on bench for fourth ...

"With Ronaldo, the initial plan was always to have Anthony Martial starting the season. "He's still trying to get to know the squad and he doesn't want to make any changes for now. "We were told that Varane was put on a specialised programme in order to make sure he was conditioned enough to deal with Ten Hag's football. He was very good during the pre-season tour, not just in terms of his own performances and the work he was doing off the ball, but how well Sancho and Rashford combined with him. "When Ten Hag said Maguire was retaining the captaincy, that he was backing him and supporting him with the armband and in terms of his status as a first-XI player, there was some apprehension as to why he did that, even from members of staff who thought he didn't have to be so concrete over his words. His availability has been an issue.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Maguire have been benched by Manchester United for Monday Night Football visit of Liverpool; Maguire named on bench for fourth ...

"With Ronaldo, the initial plan was always to have Anthony Martial starting the season. "He's still trying to get to know the squad and he doesn't want to make any changes for now. "We were told that Varane was put on a specialised programme in order to make sure he was conditioned enough to deal with Ten Hag's football. He was very good during the pre-season tour, not just in terms of his own performances and the work he was doing off the ball, but how well Sancho and Rashford combined with him. "When Ten Hag said Maguire was retaining the captaincy, that he was backing him and supporting him with the armband and in terms of his status as a first-XI player, there was some apprehension as to why he did that, even from members of staff who thought he didn't have to be so concrete over his words. His availability has been an issue.

Erik ten Hag has been pairing Raphaël Varane and Lisandro Martínez at centre-back in training.

[Maguire was retained as captain by Ten Hag this summer](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2022/08/15/what-erik-ten-hag-wrong-manchester-united/) but the England defender has lost his place in the team against Liverpool after the manager opted to partner Varane and Martínez in training sessions in recent days. I already spoke with the club as soon as the Champions League finished. After the holidays, with a clear head, the feeling was the same. “Those who think I'm leaving for money is because they don't know me,” he said at a Madrid ceremony to make his departure. “I think there are a few [people] and they don't know me. He also struggled terribly in United’s 5-0 and 4-0 hammerings by Liverpool last season.

Erik ten Hag plumped for some short-term solutions but also gave a hint of a long-term vision as Manchester United beat Liverpool.

He likes to act and impose himself when the pace is fast and possibilities are at hand. At Brentford, they forlornly shuffled their way to 95.5km, well below their opponents' figure, and were called in on a day off to make up the shortfall. Fernandes was at the heart of Jadon Sancho's brilliantly taken opener, first thundering a ball down the right for Rashford to hare after. United moved quickly and with purpose whenever they had the opportunity to attack during a rip-roaring opening 20 minutes. Even when the Dutch tactician switched things up at halftime, Anthony Martial replaced Elanga and played in Rashford on the cusp of offside for United's second goal. Bad short-term decisions have led the club to their current predicament and the final 10 days of the transfer window should be approached with vigilance.

Erik ten Hag has decided to leave both Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Maguire out of his starting line-up as Manchester United take on Liverpool and he has ...

[check our sport page](https://metro.co.uk/sport/). United legend Roy Keane told Sky Sports of the selections: ‘The performances haven’t been good enough so he’s made some big calls. ‘We know Liverpool are a really good team and you need to press them,’ said the Dutchman pre-match. [Manchester United target Eintracht Frankfurt goalkeeper Kevin Trapp](https://metro.co.uk/2022/08/22/manchester-united-target-eintracht-frankfurt-goalkeeper-kevin-trapp-17225781/?ico=more_text_links) [Privacy Policy](https://metro.co.uk/privacypolicy/) [Cristiano Ronaldo](https://metro.co.uk/tag/cristiano-ronaldo/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK1) and Harry Maguire out of his starting line-up as [Manchester United](https://metro.co.uk/tag/manchester-united-fc/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK2) take on Liverpool and he has explained why.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Maguire are on the bench for Manchester United's Monday night clash against Liverpool.Both sides are looking to kickstart.

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Erik ten Hag plumped for some short-term solutions but also gave a hint of a long-term vision as Manchester United beat Liverpool.

He likes to act and impose himself when the pace is fast and possibilities are at hand. At Brentford, they forlornly shuffled their way to 95.5km, well below their opponents' figure, and were called in on a day off to make up the shortfall. Fernandes was at the heart of Jadon Sancho's brilliantly taken opener, first thundering a ball down the right for Rashford to hare after. United moved quickly and with purpose whenever they had the opportunity to attack during a rip-roaring opening 20 minutes. Even when the Dutch tactician switched things up at halftime, Anthony Martial replaced Elanga and played in Rashford on the cusp of offside for United's second goal. Bad short-term decisions have led the club to their current predicament and the final 10 days of the transfer window should be approached with vigilance.

ERIK TEN HAG has revealed Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Maguire won't be leaving Manchester United - despite dropping the pair for Monday's win against.

[ with Borussia Dortmund being the latest club to rule out a move for the attacker](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19555149/cristiano-ronaldo-man-utd-snub-borussia-dortmund/). He said post-match: "I have decisions to make. [Chelsea could be one of the last clubs who may offer Ronaldo a new home ](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19521816/cristiano-ronaldo-transfer-chelsea-atletico-madrid-man-utd/)as they pursue a new attacker in the wake of Timo Werner's exit. [ begrudgingly returned to the United squad during pre-season training ](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19345809/cristiano-ronaldo-training-man-utd-transfer-exit/)after making it known he wants to leave. [ Roy Keane when gatecrashing the pundit's pre-match chat with Jamie Carragher](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19586793/cristiano-ronaldo-roy-keane-liverpool/). [The duo fell victim to Ten Hag's squad reshuffle](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19584840/man-utd-liverpool-cristiano-roanldo-harry-maguire-dropped/) after United's consecutive losses to Brighton and Brentford.

Erik ten Hag dropped Harry Maguire from the Manchester United team that beat Liverpool 2-1 on Monday night, but he has already outlined how he could handle ...

[Join the debate!](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/manutd-ten-hag-maguire-solution-27809559#comments-section) Do you think Ten Hag was right to drop Maguire? That has to be a guidance for the rest of the team so they know and they understand how to win games." [Harry Maguire](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/harry-maguire) and United's talisman, [Cristiano Ronaldo,](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/cristiano-ronaldo) for the crunch clash - and the onus is now on the Dutchman to decide what comes next for two of the biggest names at Old Trafford. "He knows the road: how you win games and finally how you win trophies. They make a huge difference but that is what we have to bring but not just them two, we need more leaders. The captain is a really important one and I'm happy with him." [picked out for his leadership abilities](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/manutd-liverpool-tenhag-fernandes-varane-27807723) by Ten Hag after the match. [Bruno Fernandes](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/bruno-fernandes) for the Red Devils' shock 2-1 win over [Liverpool](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc). Ten Hag decided to axe both club captain Team building for me is an important point and I always talk about a group of leaders. [Let us know here.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/manutd-ten-hag-maguire-solution-27809559#comments-section) [Erik ten Hag](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/erik-ten-hag) got his [Manchester United](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc) reign up and running in style at the third attempt on Monday night with a [statement win](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/liverpool-man-utd-premier-league-27806717) over [Liverpool.](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/liverpool-fc)

Erik ten Hag insists that both Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Maguire will have big roles to play at Manchester United, after they were left out of the ...

‘We know Liverpool are a really good team and you need to press them,’ said the Dutchman pre-match. ‘I have a squad and we have to use the squad. [Manchester United reborn in superb win over Liverpool at Old Trafford](https://metro.co.uk/2022/08/22/manchester-united-reborn-in-superb-win-over-liverpool-at-old-trafford-17226443/?ico=more_text_links) ‘I have decisions to make,’ Ten Hag told Sky Sports. [Privacy Policy](https://metro.co.uk/privacypolicy/) [Cristiano Ronaldo](https://metro.co.uk/tag/cristiano-ronaldo/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK1) and Harry Maguire will have big roles to play at [Manchester United](https://metro.co.uk/tag/manchester-united-fc/?ico=auto_link_sport_P1_LNK2), after they were left out of the starting line-up in the impressive win over Liverpool.

Erik ten Hag reflects on the futures of Cristiano Ronaldo & Harry Maguire after Man ...

Available on [all audio platforms](https://podfollow.com/1618416642/view) and the [90min YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/c/90min_football). "I have a squad and we have to use the squad. [Liverpool](https://www.90min.com/teams/liverpool)'s fluidity at the back. [here](https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/antony-to-united-aubameyang-to-chelsea-arsenal-to-move/id1618416642?i=1000576954588) to download the episode in full! "I have decisions to make," he said. [Manchester United](https://www.90min.com/teams/manchester-united)

Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Maguire have been dropped by Erik ten Hag for Manchester United's clash with Liverpool. Maguire has played 90 minutes in ...

[Roberto Firmino](https://theathletic.com/football/player/roberto-firmino-W7r6SSHRbiKIHq5k/) starts in attack in place of the suspended [Darwin Nunez](https://theathletic.com/football/player/darwin-nunez-OfdS7yVof8imRc13/). [Anthony Elanga](https://theathletic.com/football/player/anthony-elanga-uKN8FLpn0sEWhKMj/) is the starting line-up for Monday’s showdown. [Fulham](https://theathletic.com/football/team/fulham/) and [Crystal Palace](https://theathletic.com/football/team/crystal-palace/). [Joe Gomez](https://theathletic.com/football/player/joe-gomez-7Uafx5wupn7ylnbb/) replaces Nat Phillips in defence, while [Jordan Henderson](https://theathletic.com/football/player/jordan-henderson-y1RJ8PecCTSQJUtq/) comes into midfield, with [Fabinho](https://theathletic.com/football/player/fabinho-B4oErnzfMBHwkivn/) on the bench. [Tyrell Malacia](https://theathletic.com/football/player/tyrell-malacia-nCnyeo8KeaKTlhYC/) also comes in at left-back, with [Luke Shaw](https://theathletic.com/football/player/luke-shaw-Zy2SAXAr0OEuSY7y/) named on the bench, while [Scott McTominay](https://theathletic.com/football/player/scott-mctominay-rXernJIkIW9dTOdt/) is preferred in midfield to [Fred](https://theathletic.com/football/player/fred-SH3uaPEfAVNkJbik/). [Cristiano Ronaldo](https://theathletic.com/football/player/cristiano-ronaldo-jh1IjFA8SnHLGtwM/) and [Harry Maguire](https://theathletic.com/football/player/harry-maguire-2mWSyo2A3zradflx/) have been dropped by Erik ten Hag for [Manchester United](https://theathletic.com/football/team/manchester-united/)’s clash with [Liverpool](https://theathletic.com/football/team/liverpool/).

Harry Maguire was dropped for Manchester United's victory over Liverpool on Monday night with Erik ten Hag preferring Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez ...

If he’s going to stay, we’ll be happy about it, if he’s going to leave because he thinks it’s best for him, I’ll be personally happy for him." Despite retaining Maguire as captain in the summer, Ten Hag warned the £80million defender the armband would not save him from the chop if he did not perform - and so it has proved. David De Gea's first-choice status at United is also under threat, with Eintracht Frankfurt goalkeeper Kevin Trapp wanted by ten Hag. "I may know a thing or two, but I won’t be the one to say it," said Fernandes. With the World Cup coming up this winter, Maguire's United exile could ultimately impact his England chances, with boss Gareth Southgate wanting his players to be playing regularly. It is understood Maguire was told as early as last Thursday he would not start against Liverpool, with Ten Hag preferring Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez in central defence.

Harry Maguire may have been dropped from the Manchester United team on Monday, but do not expect to see the England defender sitting on the bench for five ...

Harry Maguire's future at Manchester United is increasingly uncertain following Erik ten Hag's decision to drop him from the game against Liverpool on ...

It remains to be seen whether Chelsea follow up on their initial interest but as things stand, it’s a long way back for Maguire and Chelsea could offer the most realistic exit route for the England international. Maguire has three years remaining on his contract at United and a departure would leave Ten Hag light in that area, with Eric Bailly set to join Marseille on loan. Raphael Varane, who had not started a game prior to the Liverpool clash, was preferred over Maguire and the Frenchman’s display was his best in a United shirt.

Manchester United captain Harry Maguire's troubles at Old Trafford seem far from over. According to the reliable David McDonnell, the England international ...

[According to the reliable David McDonnell](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/harry-maguire-transfer-manutd-chelsea-27815221), the England international faces a lengthy spell out of action at United “after being ruthlessly axed by boss Erik ten Hag.” [Raphael Varane](https://thepeoplesperson.com/tag/raphael-varane/) and Lisandro Martinez in central defence,” the journalist writes. [Luke Shaw](https://thepeoplesperson.com/tag/luke-shaw/) has rendered the player fearful of being “a permanent fixture on the bench.”

The 29-year-old held talks with the management when his place for the game against Liverpool was in question. Maguire was eventually dropped from the XI on ...

Whether our captain continues to remain on the bench in the upcoming fixtures remains to be seen. United ended the season with their worst points total in the PL era. Our captain was at the centre of the criticism. The England international started alongside Lisandro Martinez in the first two games of the 2022/23 season. United struggled with their defence in the previous campaign. Maguire was eventually dropped from the XI on matchday three as the Merseysiders visited Old Trafford.

After being dropped to the bench for Manchester United's win over Liverpool on Monday, Harry Maguire now fears his World Cup hopes are at risk of fading ...

Southgate wants his players to play regularly in the opening months of the season before he names his team for the tournament in November. [Let us know in the comments section below.](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/harry-maguire-manchester-united-england-27816015#comments-section) [targeted him as part of a swap deal](http://Man Utd's Harry Maguire targeted by Chelsea in swap deal with Christian Pulisic) which would see Christian Pulisic heading in the opposite direction. [The Mirror ](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/harry-maguire-transfer-manutd-chelsea-27815221)report Maguire is concerned he could be frozen out for a prolonged period of time. [England ](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/england-football-team)defender has starred for [Gareth Southgate's](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/gareth-southgate) Three Lions at both of the last two major tournaments, but is at risk of missing out on a place in his squad for Qatar. [Harry Maguire](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/harry-maguire) fears he could be frozen out long-term at [Manchester United](https://www.dailystar.co.uk/latest/manchester-united-fc) in a serious blow to his World Cup hopes.

The 29-year-old held talks with the management when his place for the game against Liverpool was in question. Maguire was eventually dropped from the XI on ...

Whether our captain continues to remain on the bench in the upcoming fixtures remains to be seen. United ended the season with their worst points total in the PL era. Our captain was at the centre of the criticism. The England international started alongside Lisandro Martinez in the first two games of the 2022/23 season. United struggled with their defence in the previous campaign. Maguire was eventually dropped from the XI on matchday three as the Merseysiders visited Old Trafford.

SAMI MOKBEL: Monday's win, Erik ten Hag's first at Old Trafford, sparked fresh uncertainty about his future as Raphael Varane impressed in his place - but ...

His performance for England in a back-three at World Cup 2018 propelled him to stardom. Maguire should take comfort in the fact there are plenty games to play. The Dutchman did select Maguire as his captain earlier this summer after all. He knows he is fighting for his United career. Yet the fact United achieved it all without their captain may well have opened up a host of insecurities. but Erik ten Hag has his doubts and the defender's days at Old Trafford could be numbered Perhaps it's all catching up with the 29-year-old. Physically, Maguire's been through the wringer too. With just a week left to go of the transfer window, United are adamant Maguire is not for sale. Perhaps a spell out of the team, out of the firing line, will help refresh a career that is in need of reinvigoration. - The central defender is not pushing for a move and will fight for his place back Harry Maguire is determined to fight for his place at Manchester United after he was dropped

With Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez drawing the start, United won its first game of the season in an electric matchup with Liverpool. That leaves some ...

While Manchester United fans are likely ready to see Maguire pushed out the door, it seems the club still has him in their plans, at least to some extent. Chelsea’s interest in Maguire can be considered something of a surprise, but it may not matter much in the end if Manchester United remains unwilling to sell. At the peak of Manchester United’s struggles, which are still not over, Maguire was mistake-prone and constantly scapegoated for disappointing results.

Manchester United captain Harry Maguire could request a transfer after being frozen out by Erik ten Hag ahead of the 2022 World Cup this winter.

What seems strange is that Chelsea are happy to spend £60 million on Everton youngster Anthony Gordon when they still have a promising player in Hudson-Odoi – who is only spending the season out on loan. The 21-year-old is desperate to play first-team football and new Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly “personally pleaded” with Hudson-Odoi to make sure he only to left Stamford Bridge on loan, instead of in a permanent transfer. We have seen this before with the Foxes when they sold Riyad Mahrez (who moved to Manchester City for £60 million) and Harry Maguire (who Manchester United signed for a record-breaking £80 million). De Gea is pretty woeful with the ball at his feet – especially in comparison to the likes of Ederson and Alisson – and he doesn’t really use his box too well. Maguire is unlikely to be panicking and he will be concentrating on trying to win his place back in the starting team. There will be plenty of opportunities too as United are competing in the Europa League this season.

ERIK TEN HAG has revealed Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Maguire won't be leaving Manchester United - despite dropping the pair for Monday's win against.

[ with Borussia Dortmund being the latest club to rule out a move for the attacker](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19555149/cristiano-ronaldo-man-utd-snub-borussia-dortmund/). He said post-match: "I have decisions to make. [Chelsea could be one of the last clubs who may offer Ronaldo a new home ](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19521816/cristiano-ronaldo-transfer-chelsea-atletico-madrid-man-utd/)as they pursue a new attacker in the wake of Timo Werner's exit. [ begrudgingly returned to the United squad during pre-season training ](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19345809/cristiano-ronaldo-training-man-utd-transfer-exit/)after making it known he wants to leave. [ Roy Keane when gatecrashing the pundit's pre-match chat with Jamie Carragher](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19586793/cristiano-ronaldo-roy-keane-liverpool/). [The duo fell victim to Ten Hag's squad reshuffle](https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/19584840/man-utd-liverpool-cristiano-roanldo-harry-maguire-dropped/) after United's consecutive losses to Brighton and Brentford.

Harry Maguire is set to fight for his place at Manchester United despite rumours of him seeking a move to Chelsea running amok.

Yet United insist Maguire is not for sale, and he is focused on wrestling the shirt away from Martinez and Varane in light of their solid performances against Liverpool which hauled the Red Devils off the bottom of the table. [Daily Mail](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11139311/Axed-Manchester-United-captain-Harry-Maguire-fight-future.html), Maguire is determined to fight for his United future despite his poor performances against Brighton and Brentford weighing down on him even further than any other performances so far in a red shirt. Harry Maguire would be forgiven for wanting to move away from Manchester United for first-team football with the World Cup in Qatar soon approaching – although that is not the way that the Red Devils defender wants his tenure at Old Trafford to pan out.

Erik ten Hag has reportedly told Harry Maguire his Manchester United captaincy is under threat, as the defender faces a fight to get back into the starting ...

With this in mind, Ten Hag could end up doing a complete U-turn on the captaincy and stripping Maguire of it. The Saints will probably play Che Adams up front and he shouldn’t pose a massive aerial threat to Martinez when compared with other Premier League strikers. Fernandes will be given the armband from now on if Maguire is not in the team. This is how much Brentford outran United in the game. However, the Merseyside club couldn’t get an equaliser and this saw United get all three points. Sky Sports pundits Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville couldn’t believe what they were watching as United caused their opponents all sorts of problems in the opening 30 minutes.

Former Tottenham star, Darren Bent has echoed the call for Harry Maguire to leave Manchester United immediately. He also pointed out that a move to.

It comes down to having a good coach at the end of the day.” Some pundits have also asked the manager, Erik ten Hag to strip the England defender of the club’s captaincy and hand it over to Bruno Fernandes after the Portugal international showed some qualities of a good leader on Monday. He also pointed out that a move to Chelsea may actually be the best for the England defender if he wants to recapture his best form.

MAN UTD defender Harry Maguire was dropped for the club's game against Liverpool.

Maguire has been linked with a move to [Chelsea](/latest/chelsea-fc) but the Blues are prioritising signing [Leicester](/latest/leicester-city-fc) starlet Wesley Fofana. I've had it a number of times in my career where there's players who can deal with it, cope with it, get on, want to help their team-mates. That now seems unlikely, though, especially as United would likely want to sign a replacement in the next nine days of the transfer window. “Of course that distracts them and it's not quite right, and they miss a training session, then you need the full commitment from your players. Wide-ranging reports linked the Blues with a player-exchange deal involving Maguire and their forward, Christian Pulisic. United head coach Ten Hag dropped Maguire for the Red Devils’ Premier League clash with Liverpool on Monday.

Erik ten Hag has sent a clear message to the squad that no-one is safe from the axe.

A study by FifPro, the player’s union, also revealed that he played 59 matches in 2020/21 at an average of 93.7 minutes per game and with an average of just 4.1 days between games. Maguire may yet benefit from some time out of the team as he bids to repair his confidence and rediscover his form. In other words, he is not used to be dropped or rotated. Bailly’s exasperation only grew when, despite an error-strewn display against Leicester, Maguire kept his place and produced similarly poor performances in the next two outings against Atalanta and Liverpool. There were serious doubts over whether Ten Hag fancied Varane during pre-season when he fell to fourth in the pecking order and was put on an individual training programme to address his fitness problems. In one instance last October, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was openly challenged by Bailly about why he had been overlooked for a half-fit Maguire in a 4-2 defeat at Leicester.

The manager has suggested to the England international that there will be rotation among the centre-backs during the season.

While the players, it is believed, were frustrated by their manager’s ask at first, the reaction among most quickly turned to that of a surprise when they found out that Ten Hag would be accompanying them in the run. The changes however, weren’t just in terms of the personnel. United are still not of the interest to sell the 29-year old defender they bought from Leicester back in 2019. It is now learned through reports that Ten Hag had told Maguire ahead of the match that his place in the lineup isn’t guaranteed every week, and so isn’t his captaincy role. The move worked as Martinez gelled well alongside Varane in the defence of the two goals United put past their old rivals on their way to register a first Premier League win this season. In Maguire’s absence, midfield regular Bruno Fernandes was handed the armband.

Sources have said Chelsea do not see Maguire as a realistic target as they prioritise a deal for Leicester centre-back Wesley Fofana ahead of next week's ...

United are eager to trim their central defensive department, with Eric Bailly set to join Marseille on a season-long loan. Promoted Stories [Erik ten Hag](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/erik-ten-hag) for the win over Liverpool on Monday night, five days after the Manchester Evening News [revealed he was giving serious consideration to naming the England international on the bench.](https://t.co/7gubSt7Dok)

Fabrizio Romano has now spoken out on the Harry Maguire to Chelsea transfer which has been rumoured for the last week.

This could be messy considering that the season has already started, and the biggest presence in the dressing room, Cristiano Ronaldo, is [looking for a way out](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/2383403/ronaldo-confirms-i-want-out) of Ten Hag’s team. [Fabrizio Romano](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1562320298107707392?s=20&t=H02LdOiWgpda3nO4QPTPwA) has finally given his understanding of the Harry Maguire to [Chelsea](https://lastwordonsports.com/football/2022/08/23/chelsea-pierre-emerick-aubameyang-barcelona-transfer-2/) potential transfer. Maguire has certainly made mistakes over the last year, there are no questions about that, but he is still a very good defender in his own right. A replacement would likely need to be signed, with After how Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez played against Liverpool last Monday, it seems a no-brainer for Erik ten Hag to make them his first choice central defensive pairing, at least for the time being. [News broke](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/aug/20/chelsea-considering-harry-maguire-if-wesley-fofana-deal-falls-through) relatively recently that the Blues could be interested in his signature, even though their priority is to bring in [Wesley Fofana](https://lastwordonsports.com/football/2022/08/11/chelsea-not-close-wesley-fofana/) from [Leicester City](https://lastwordonsports.com/football/2022/08/15/wesley-fofana-frustrated-leicester-city-chelsea/).

Transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano via Twitter has confirmed that there are no ongoing negotiations between Chelsea and Manchester United for Harry ...

[ A View From The Bridge18 hours ago ](https://astamfordbridgetoofar.com/2022/08/bayer-leverkusen-are-interested-in-a-loan-move-for-chelsea-winger-hudson-odoi/) [ A View From The Bridge17 hours ago ](https://astamfordbridgetoofar.com/2022/08/transfer-news-west-ham-united-are-plotting-a-loan-move-for-chelsea-star-conor-gallagher/) He was rested against Liverpool and United’s new-look defence consisting of Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez did the job well. Perhaps, a move away from his current team would help him reignite his form. For now, at least they can be calm as no negotiations have taken place. They wanted Maguire in a swap deal that would have seen [Christian Pulisic](https://astamfordbridgetoofar.com/tag/christian-pulisic/) go the other way. Should the Blues be unable to bring the French to London, they had an alternate ready. The 29-year-old has made some silly mistakes in the past that led to his side conceding goals. But, negotiating a deal with the Foxes is proving to be a Herculean task for the west London club. He is said to be the main priority for the Blues currently. But the move has not gone according to plan. But that seems to be not true as confirmed by Romano.

TWO Manchester United stars have been told they are better off leaving this summer.

“I think if Ten Hag wants to play that high-energy, high-pressing, all-guns-blazing [style], unfortunately you can’t play Ronaldo. It comes down to having a good coach at the end of the day.” “Straight away, there’s two words there that make it difficult for Harry Maguire to be playing regularly for Manchester United. He’s unhappy, he wants to play every week and I think they’ve got to let him go even if they have to pay him off or something. Ronaldo and Maguire were both left out of Ten Hag's starting XI for Monday's 2-1 win over Liverpool at Old Trafford. Former United defender Paul Parker and ex-Tottenham striker Darren Bent are both on the same page when it comes to the Red Devils pair.

Ex-Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Foster insists Erik ten Hag was right to take Harry Maguire out of the firing line.The Red Devils captain was drop.

Bet The Responsible Way. Free Bets available upon settlement of the qualifying bet. it’s almost like a dying dog, just put them out of their misery. New UK customers only. The best thing to do… “Take him out of the team, take him out of the spotlight, even if it’s just for four or five games.

Manchester United will not sell Harry Maguire to Chelsea with the England defender still part of Erik ten Hag's plans.

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