Alphonso Davies takes a dig at Manchester United, asks why does Harry Maguire captain their side when they have Cristiano Ronaldo
Canadian Star Alphonso Davies had an apprehensive opinion over harry Maguire’s captaincy at Manchester United and believes Cristiano Ronaldo should have the armband instead of him.
The Manchester United defender has been under heavy criticism after his poor performance throughout the season therefore got questioned about his captaincy status at United by Alphonso Davies as well. Earlier, many fans even rallied to get him stripped of his leadership. With the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo, some believe that CR7 should be honored with the captain’s armband instead of Maguire.
In a recent Twitch Livestream, Alphonso Davies revealed his discontent at the fact and stated that CR7 is one of the “greatest players of all time.” He thus highlighted that making Maguire the captain doesn’t make any sense as it should be the other way around.
“Can you guys (Manchester United fans and supporters) imagine? Can you guys imagine…You have Ronaldo… One of the greatest players ever. And what’s his name is your captain? Harry Maguire is your captain?” said Davies.
The Canadian international added: “And you refer to him as ‘yes cap’. I don’t know what he says to him. Bro. I’m not dissing Harry Maguire but Ronaldo… Ronaldo should get the armband man.”
Ralf Rangnik’s supported Harry Maguire over Cristiano Ronaldo’s Captaincy rumors at Manchester United
Rumors of arguments between the Maguire and Ronaldo emerged earlier in the season, despite the duo denying claims of any sort of dressing room discontent.
United’s Interim boss Ralf Rangnick has supported his captain through and through despite the criticism as he said in an earlier interview that he will stick by the decision till the end of the season.
Harry Maguire’s captaincy will be a talking point for sure in the coming season as Manchester United is going on a presumed overhaul this season bringing on Erik ten hag as the new manager. The new manager is expected to make a call on the same as well since Harry Maguire’s future at Manchester United doesn’t seem secure right now.
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