Harry Maguire drops major confession over his Manchester United future as he faces persistent online trolling
Harry Maguire is clear that he wants more minutes under his belt.
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Manchester United and English defender Harry Maguire has again made the news about his future with the Red Devils. He has hinted towards a potential exit from the club in the January transfer window if he continues to feature ‘once a month’.
The former captain was stripped of the role during the summer and has since seen his playing time limited due to his poor run of form. However, he has reiterated that the club has had a much better win ratio whenever he has featured. “My win percentage when I’ve played is ridiculously high,” Maguire said as quoted by ESPN.
Under manager Erik ten Hag, Maguire continues struggling to break the starting line-up and has suffered multiple injuries. Nonetheless, he has been confident of his performances after assisting Scott McTominay‘s recent extra-time match-winner, which secured a win and two crucial points for his team.
The 30-year-old defender knows that his playing time has been limited since critical signings like World Cup winners Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez arrived. He has also expressed frustration due to fewer features during the international break and pleaded to be given another chance to shine at the club.
However, The English defender’s career has faced a rollercoaster ride ever since the arrival of the former Ajax boss. His recent comments underline the seriousness behind his intent to improve. If that doesn’t happen, a potential move away from Manchester is on the cards after his failed transfer to West Ham United in the recent window.
Surprising Manchester United player shines in a close-door friendly
In a behind-closed-doors friendly, Manchester United secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Barnsley. This allows some fringe players to showcase their talents. One standout performer was Donny van de Beek, who has seen limited action in the Premier League this season. He has only made one appearance as a late substitute in a match against Crystal Palace.
VDB impressed during the friendly and even found the back of the net at Carrington. This likely boosted his confidence despite his limited playing time in official matches. The 26-year-old midfielder’s future at Manchester United may still be uncertain due to his minimal minutes on the field early in the season.
Another noteworthy participant in the friendly was Antony. He recently rejoined the first-team squad after facing allegations of domestic abuse by former partners, which he vehemently denied. Manchester United is set to return to action on October 21.
They will be aiming to secure back-to-back wins as they face Sheffield United. This friendly match provided valuable playing time for some players looking to make an impact and contribute to the team’s success under manager Erik ten Hag.
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