Maguire’s role in Manchester is in decline. The England international has no secure place in the starting line-up and his armband is under threat

Manchester United went into Monday’s league fixture against Liverpool without Harry Maguire in the starting line-up. The Red Devils won a surprising 2-1 victory and the football public began to speculate about the English defender’s real contribution to the team.

It seems that Harry Maguire’s position in the starting line-up of Manchester United is shaking at the foundations. In Monday’s match against Liverpool, United players gave an excellent performance and even without Maguire they enjoyed a valuable 2-1 victory.

Coach Erik ten Hag was also satisfied with his team’s performance and praised the stopper duo of Varane – Martinez. It is not surprising that the coach of the English team is considering keeping the composition of the defensive four for the next matches.

However, this would mean the elimination of Harry Maguire, who cannot play in any other position and would only start on the bench. So far, his position seemed unshakable, but on Monday Manchester showed a great light.

According to the English media, Maguire himself was informed of this conclusion by the coach. The coach announced to his ward that he could no longer guarantee him a place in the starting line-up and will want to change the line-up for the next matches.

In connection with this decision of Erik ten Hag, the question about the captain’s armband arises. It was worn on Monday by Bruno Fernandes, who managed the team brilliantly. Even Ten Hag was happy with it, so it is to be expected that the armband will be travelling for a while at United.

It is not impossible that Ten Hag will appoint a brand new captain and it will be Fernandes. However, everything will be decided by the next matches and whether Manchester can maintain the set bar from Monday’s duel.

Sources: The Sun, Tribune