Man Utd stars ‘question Ralf Rangnick’s decision to keep playing Harry Maguire’ ahead of Manchester derby
MANCHESTER UNITED players have started to question Ralf Rangnick over his continued faith in Harry Maguire, according to reports.
The United boss has stuck by his captain in recent weeks, defending him when speaking to the press and selecting him to play when available.
But some members of the United squad are beginning to get frustrated as they feel Maguire’s performances have not been good enough.
And they have made their feelings known on the training ground at Carrington, according to The Times.
Maguire has been heavily slated by sections of the United fanbase this season, with his performances against Burnley and Atletico Madrid since returning from injury also criticised.
In October one United player reportedly questioned Maguire’s selection as captain after the embarrassing 4-2 defeat to Leicester.
But Rangnick has stood by him and is confident he can be a key player as the Red Devils aim to reach the latter stages of the Champions League.
He said: “Harry was injured. He came back and had a good game against West Ham and I am pretty sure he can play at the same kind of level.
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“The way we are playing now is new to him, also because in the English national team he is used to playing in a back three and here at Manchester United in a back four, but still not being as proactive with that kind of defence when we try and be on the front foot trying to defend.
“This is something new to him and it will take some time for him to get used to that and adjust to that.”
But United legend Rio Ferdinand has also questioned Maguire and whether he is good enough to win the league.
He told Vibe with Five: “I think there can be improvements.
“Is Maguire going to enable you to win the league? That’s a question as well.
“You need defenders that can defend on the halfway line one-v-one, two-v-two or three-v-two if you want that security.
“Can you do that with Maguire? That’s my problem, that’s my issue. His pace doesn’t allow for that, he’s always going to be looking over his shoulder.
“If I’m a quick centre-forward or a quick attacker, I would be hanging around where Harry Maguire is.”
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