Harry Maguire throws a subtle dig at ten Hag as he hits back at critics over Man Utd
Harry Maguire throws a subtle dig at ten Hag as he hits back at critics over Manchester United and England place.
Manchester United captain Harry Maguire has made a subtly satirical jab at his club and manager Erik ten Hag for dropping him from the starting eleven.
The United captain has been relegated to the bench in recent weeks by his club boss Erik ten Hag due dip in form.
Despite falling out of favour at the club level, the center-back remains the first choice for national boss Gareth Southgate.
Maguire has over the international break emerged into the spotlight after a report by ESPN’s Mark Ogden came out in which he appeared to place the blame for his poor club form on others around him, including goalkeeper David de Gea.
He seemingly bashed United for his reduced role in recent weeks, citing his Euros form that saw him named in the team of the tournament.
Maguire spoke to Talksport after England’s 1-0 loss against Italy in the Uefa Nations League that saw the Three Lions relegated to the B league of the competition.
Maguire said, “I went into the Euros after an eight-week injury, and did not play one game, and got into the team of the tournament.”
The 29-year-old continued his tirade which also went into Ten Hag. On the manager, he remarked, “Obviously, the manager [Ten Hag] decided to leave me out for a game, and the team has been winning since.”
Maguire failed to address his disastrous form for United which he dismissed by saying he did not know anything that was said or written about it.
“I came off the back of three positive games with England in the summer, and a good pre-season, I felt really good.”
Maguire backed himself to get back into the Red Devils’ starting eleven and said he would grab the opportunity should it come his way.
“I am working hard on the training pitch to make sure I am ready for when my opportunity comes. That is all that I can do to try and help the team.”
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