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Erik ten Hag has reminded Harry Maguire that his position as Manchester United captain does not mean he is guaranteed a place in the team. Maguire was re-appointed captain by new boss Ten Hag in the summer but after starting the first two games of the season was dropped for the 2-1 win over Liverpool on Monday. - Notebook: Glazers ignore Ratcliffe over Man
Utd takeover Ten Hag says Maguire will continue to act as club captain but, speaking at a news conference on Friday, offered the England defender no assurances about his prospects as a regular starter. "I think it doesn't mean when you are captain you are established to play always, especially when you also have [Raphael] Varane in your squad." Varane won plaudits for his performance alongside Lisandro Martinez in defence against Liverpool but Ten Hag said he was also impressed with Bruno Fernandes, who wore the captain's armband in the absence of Maguire. "We have a leader group and Harry is one of them," added Ten Hag. "Bruno is one of them. Bruno did quite well as captain. He led by example and he brings so much energy to the team in and out of possession." Maguire has been a regular at United since his £80m move from Leicester in 2019. But with Varane arriving from Real Madrid last summer and Martinez signed by Ten Hag ahead of his first season in charge, the Dutchman hinted that Maguire will have to get used to being rotated in and out of the team. "We have options," said the United boss. "Varane, his stature is immense and in preseason we took a decision to build him physically so he had a bit of a slow start. "His profile, his stature and what he won already in the past shows he can really contribute to his team. For the team there is competition, and we need that. We have to cover so many games. "Victor Lindelof did really well in preseason so I am happy that he will be back in the squad so we will have another option. We have competition internally and that's good and that is what top teams need."
In defence, Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw make way for Raphael Varane and Tyrell Malacia. Lisandro Martinez keeps his place despite being substituted at half time against the Bees. In midfield, Scott McTominay is restored but Fred drops to the bench. Christian Eriksen and Bruno Fernandes keep their places. Most controversially, Cristiano Ronaldo is dropped but Anthony Martial does not replace him as had previously been reported. This means that Marcus Rashford will probably play centre forward, with Jadon Sancho on the right and Anthony Elanga on the left. Bruno Fernandes has been appointed captain. The bench includes Tom Heaton, Maguire, Luke Shaw, Fred, Ronaldo, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Donny van de Beek, Martial and Alejandro Garnacho. The dropping of United’s most expensive current player and captain, along with Ronaldo, is a big statement from Erik ten Hag. His confidence in Marcus Rashford, given rumours about his attitude and comments made my Wayne Rooney, is also interesting. Martial is recovering from a hamstring injury that meant he missed the season start, but is expected to be introduced in the second half.
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What team is Harry Maguire moving to?Manchester United
The transfer was completed on 5 August, with Maguire signing a six-year contract with the option of a further year.
How much did United buy Maguire for?3Harry Maguire | £78.3 million | Leicester City | 2019
The Englishman became the most expensive defender of all time when Manchester United spent £78.3 million to sign him from Leicester City ahead of the 2019/20 season. Harry Maguire has so far appeared in over 140 matches in all competitions for the Red Devils.
Is Chelsea interested in Maguire?“Chelsea are interested in Harry Maguire.” “It has been proposed that Maguire moves to Stamford Bridge as part of a deal taking Christian Pulisic in the opposite direction.” “Maguire's uncertainty over his first team place means he could jump at a move.”
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