Manchester United centre back Harry Maguire is set to be sidelined for the next two weeks due to injury.
The 29 year old suffered a thigh strain in the UEFA Nations League clash against Germany and was seen limping after the match.
The Sun now report that the United captain is expected to be unavailable for selection for a short period.
Maguire’s poor form has garnered criticism from a large section of the fanbase.
His woes continued against Germany after being at fault for two of the goals conceded.
Compatriot Luke Shaw came out in defence of Maguire. In a recent interview, he stated:
“Harry is an amazing player, an amazing character. He’s taken a lot of stick – probably more than I’ve ever seen before in football.”
🗣️ Luke Shaw on Harry Maguire:
“Harry is an amazing player, an amazing character. He’s taken a lot of stick – probably more than I’ve ever seen before in football.” #mufc #mujournal
[BBC Sport]
— United Journal (@theutdjournal) September 27, 2022
“He never hides away; he’s always there. You can have people who can hide away and not want to be in the spotlight.”
“He keeps putting himself in the spotlight; it shows the strength and character he’s got.”
🗣️ Luke Shaw on Harry Maguire:
“He never hides away, he’s always there. You can have people who can hide away and not want to be in the spotlight. He keeps putting himself in the spotlight, it shows the strength and character he’s got.” #mufc #mujournal
[BBC Sport]
— United Journal (@theutdjournal) September 27, 2022
So far, Erik ten Hag has preferred a centre back pairing of Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane.
The change in personnel at the back has really benefitted the side.
United look well organised at the back and are hard to break down.
However, Varane’s injury record is not the best, and United would not want to weaken their squad depth ahead of a busy October.
Ten Hag will be hoping to get Maguire back fit as soon as possible.
United Matchday Magazine – the ultimate pre-match experience
The Manchester derby. Ten Hag’s men are ready. This is huge.
- Get ready for the match and enjoy hand-picked news, opinion and more
- Online football content like you’ve never seen before
- No ads, no clickbait, no fake news – just 100% pure United
- Instantly delivered to your device with easy and secure online ordering
- Click Preview to see more or GET YOUR COPY FREE (usually £1.25/$1.50)
- Limited time offer: SAVE 33% on a season pass – use discount code SEASON33 at checkout.
