Manchester United’s defensive woes have been exacerbated by the loss of Harry Maguire, who is expected to miss the remainder of October due to an unspecified injury. The 29-year-old center-back took to social media to confirm the news, stating that he would be sidelined for “a few weeks” but vowed to return stronger.
Maguire’s injury occurred during United’s lackluster 0-0 draw against Aston Villa on Sunday, where he was replaced at halftime. This setback comes on the heels of his heroic performance in the Europa League, where he scored a late equalizer to salvage a 3-3 draw against FC Porto.
The Red Devils’ struggling form has put manager Erik ten Hag under intense scrutiny, with rumors swirling about a potential replacement by Thomas Tuchel, a seasoned coach with stints at Bayern Munich, Chelsea, and Paris Saint-Germain.
Maguire’s absence adds to United’s growing injury list, which already includes Luke Shaw, Tyrell Malacia, Mason Mount, Leny Yoro, Alejandro Garnacho, Noussair Mazraoui, and Kobbie Mainoo. The team faces a challenging schedule ahead, with upcoming Premier League fixtures against Brentford and West Ham United, as well as a Europa League clash against Fenerbahce, coached by José Mourinho, a familiar face at Old Trafford.
Leave a Reply