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).

Cristiano Ronaldo and captain Harry Maguire dropped to the bench as Manchester United hosted bitter rivals Liverpool on Monday.

Big players, the personality of Ronaldo, obviously that's a big problem going back to pre-season. "Harry Maguire has not played well, defensively they've given up goals. But that's no surprise, you look at the spine of the team, United, not just the start of the season, but last year, have not been good enough so he's been forced into these changes."

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 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.

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 suggested Man Utd captain Harry Maguire lacks the "mobility and agility" to play in his back four after dropping him.

It doesn’t mean anything for the future. On Ronaldo’s absence from the starting XI, Ten Hag added: “Liverpool are a great team in and out of possession, you need to press them, and you have to do that out of a block, so you need a lot of energy. [Man Utd offer an Antony swap deal and Rooney wants to ditch Maguire as nonsense escalates](https://www.football365.com/news/man-utd-offer-antony-swap-deal-rooney-wants-ditch-maguire-nonsense-mediawatch)

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.

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.

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/).