Varane, Lisandro Martinez, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Tyrell Malacia, Luke Shaw and Sergio Reguilon. It took all these absences for Harry Maguire to start a Premier League match this season, against Brentford last weekend. A first start for the English defender who has become the laughing stock of fans over the months, but who continues to be called up to the national team by coach Gareth Southgate.
And it was on the occasion of the gathering of the English selection that Maguire (30 years old) let loose the horses, in front of the press. To talk about his treatment at Manchester United. “I’m not going to sit here my whole life playing once a month. If this continues, I’m sure the club and I will sit down and discuss it all.”he said about his playing time.
Maguire defends his record
Harry Maguire, under contract until 2025, is already threatening to leave during the winter transfer window. He also recalled that Manchester United had refused to discuss a possible transfer with West Ham during the last summer transfer window. “I believe in my abilities and it has been difficult. I want to play and feel important for the club. So far I haven’t played as much as I would like. It is essential. »
And Maguire slipped a little tackle to Erk ten Hag, a coach in difficulty, with already 6 defeats in all competitions this season. “My record under this manager speaks for itself. My win percentage when I’ve played is incredibly high. If you look at my last 15 to 20 starts for club and national team, I am really happy with my performances”, he continued. Still, Varane’s expected return for the resumption of the championship should still push him to the sidelines…
