Victor Lindelof’s resurgence ensures Harry Maguire leaves Man Utd this summer
Manchester United captain Harry Maguire should move on from Old Trafford this summer after starting just seven Premier League games this campaign. Victor Lindelof has played a crucial role in the last couple of months, ensuring that United secure the Champions League spot for next season. Injuries to Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez, and Liverpool’s […]
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Manchester United captain Harry Maguire should move on from Old Trafford this summer after starting just seven Premier League games this campaign.
Victor Lindelof has played a crucial role in the last couple of months, ensuring that United secure the Champions League spot for next season.
Injuries to Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez, and Liverpool’s late winning run raised concerns that the Red Devils could miss out on a top-four finish.
Erik ten Hag utilised Lindelof and Luke Shaw at the heart of the defence, a pair that not many would have thought at the start of the season.
Even when Maguire returned to fitness, Ten Hag did not deviate from the duo. On the other hand, Varane was straightaway drafted to the starting XI as soon as he was declared match-fit.
This showed that the Dutchman does not rate Maguire worthy of being a regular starter for United.
Lindelof has displayed in recent weeks that he is a dependable player who can do a bit of everything. He is comfortable with the ball at his feet and would beat Maguire in a foot race every day.
When Maguire moved to Old Trafford, he was considered someone who could make driving runs forward and create pressure on the opposition.
He has hardly shown that to the United supporters, maybe because the last two seasons have put a massive dent in his confidence.
Lindelof was viewed as United’s fourth-choice centre-back, but the England international has taken that spot now.
The Swedish defender has some flaws but is a resilient character and a valuable squad player.
The writing is on the wall. Maguire’s stay at the Theatre of Dreams has reached its final chapter.
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