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.

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 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/).

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)

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)

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.

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.

Analysis from Sky Sports News Rob Dorsett: Gareth Southgate has always said that, to be selected for his squad, you have to be playing well, and playing ...

With Maguire in the starting XI for the first two Premier League matches of the season, Manchester United lost both games and conceded six goals. Southgate will no doubt point to those sorts of stats if, as expected, he still includes Maguire in his next squad. But equally, I'm not going to say to anybody….that they are a guaranteed starting in the World Cup team. Maguire has been the lynchpin of England's defence for the past five years, and been a key performer in the last two major tournaments. He has been one of the first names on the team sheet for Southgate, who has consistently voiced support for the Manchester United captain. After a poor run of form for United in the spring, he was harshly booed by England fans against Ivory Coast in March.

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.