Maguire suffered an injury during United’s midweek defeat to Bayern Munich in the Champions League, contributing to the team’s struggles this season. With Maguire unavailable, Ten Hag faces the challenge of trying to secure a positive result against Liverpool without the services of his central defender.

The pressure is increasing on the manager as United continues to face difficulties on the field.

“Harry is not available for the coming games, but we don’t think his injury will be long-term,” Ten Hag told his pre-match press conference, suggesting Maguire may also be missing for the upcoming games with West Ham United and Aston Villa.

Manchester United’s Harry Maguire will miss the upcoming match against Liverpool due to an injury. Despite facing challenges last season, Maguire has played a significant role on the team recently, earning a regular spot in the starting lineup. There were previous reports of interest from West Ham in signing Maguire during the summer transfer window, but no agreement was reached. Meanwhile, manager Erik ten Hag provided a more positive update on the availability of Luke Shaw and Marcus Rashford, stating that both players are in contention to start against Liverpool.

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Harry Maguire has been named the Premier League Player of the Month for November. The Manchester United defender played a crucial role in the team’s success during the month, featuring in all three league matches that resulted in three victories without conceding a goal.

This recognition marks a remarkable turnaround for the 30-year-old player. Despite facing challenges such as losing the captaincy and appearing likely to leave Old Trafford in the summer, Maguire has successfully reclaimed his spot in Erik Ten Hag’s starting XI.

In the voting process, the England international surpassed competition from notable players like Manchester City’s Jeremy Doku, Newcastle United’s Anthony Gordon, Chelsea’s Raheem Sterling, Bournemouth’s Marcus Tavernier, and Luton Town’s Thomas Kaminski.

Three matches, three wins, three clean sheets 🪄@HarryMaguire93 is November's @EASPORTSFC Player of the Month 🏆@ManUtd | #PLAwards pic.twitter.com/y6AxRrgGLW

— Premier League (@premierleague) December 8, 2023

Expressing his gratitude, Maguire thanked his teammates, the staff at Old Trafford, and the fans for their support as he received the award for the first time in his career.

‘Couldn’t of done it without my team mates, the staff and you fans.’ Maguire wrote in a post on Instagram. ‘Your love and support doesn’t go unnoticed; I appreciate it.’

Premier League Player of the Month 😍 Couldn’t have done it without my team mates, the staff and you fans. Your love and support doesn’t go unnoticed, I appreciate it ❤️ @ManUtd pic.twitter.com/hNU3GX3PMY

— Harry Maguire (@HarryMaguire93) December 8, 2023

The subdued response to the inclusion of the former Leicester defender in both club and national team lineups is a testament to Harry Maguire’s significantly improved form in recent weeks.

Maguire has emerged as one of Erik Ten Hag’s most reliable players during a perplexing run for Manchester United. The team has simultaneously become the Premier League’s most in-form squad while flirting with the possibility of an early exit from the Champions League group stage.

Manchester United’s recent performance highlights a run of five victories in seven Premier League games, positioning them in sixth place, level on points with Tottenham and trailing Manchester City by only three points. Maguire’s consistent and dependable contributions have played a crucial role in the team’s resurgence.

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The Premier League has unveiled its nominees for the Player of the Month award for November, featuring standout performances from various players.

Harry Maguire, who was instrumental in Manchester United’s defensive solidity with three clean-sheet victories, is among the nominees. Raheem Sterling, who is displaying attacking prowess with goals against Manchester City and a stunning free-kick against Newcastle, is also in contention.

The list includes Jeremy Doku from Manchester City, who contributed four assists in a commanding win over Bournemouth. Newcastle’s Anthony Gordon, who scored crucial goals against Arsenal and Chelsea, is another nominee.

Thomas Kaminski, the goalkeeper for Luton, made a notable 15 saves in November, earning him a spot on the shortlist. Marcus Tavernier from Bournemouth concludes the nominations, having scored two goals in a 3-1 victory over Sheffield United.

These players showcased outstanding performances in November, contributing significantly to their respective teams, and the award will recognize their exceptional contributions.

Who is your @EASPORTSFC Player of the Month? 🤩

🩵 @JeremyDoku
⚫️ @anthonygordon
👒 @kaminski26
🔴 @HarryMaguire93
🔵 @sterling7
🍒 @_MarcusTavv#PLAwards | 🗳️ Vote: https://t.co/JWNOcCOKJm pic.twitter.com/uapR6HvFxY

— Premier League (@premierleague) November 30, 2023

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Maguire, who became the world’s most expensive defender upon joining United in the summer of 2019, has frequently faced criticism for his performances.

While criticism has come from various sources globally, Maguire was taken aback when his name was disparaged in the Ghanaian parliament last year.

In December 2022, MP Isaac Adongo referred to Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as the ‘economic Maguire’ in connection to budget mismanagement within Bawumia’s New Patriotic Party. However, on Tuesday in parliament, Adongo retracted his earlier remarks about Maguire and extended an apology to the United centre-back.

“You remember that last year I was very quick to call my big brother, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Harry Maguire. Mr Speaker, I now apologise to Harry Maguire,” Adongo said.

“Today, Maguire has turned the corner and is a transformational footballer. Maguire is now scoring goals for Manchester United. Mr Speaker, Harry Maguire is now a key player for Manchester United.”

The 30-year-old responded to the apology on X (formerly Twitter), expressing acceptance and humorously adding, ‘see you at Old Trafford soon.’

Maguire has successfully reclaimed his place in Erik ten Hag’s starting XI after rejecting advances from West Ham United in the summer transfer window. An opportunity arose for Maguire due to Lisandro Martinez’s metatarsal injury, allowing him to secure a spot in the central defense.

Having contributed with a goal in the current season, securing a crucial 1-0 victory at home against Copenhagen in the Champions League, Maguire’s consistent presence in United’s starting lineup has also helped him retain his position in the England squad. In the recent 1-1 draw against North Macedonia on Monday night, he had a close call when a clumsy shove on Eljif Elmas went unpunished, avoiding a potential penalty against his team.

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The Red Devils have faced numerous injury and fitness issues, and Ten Hag has struggled to field his preferred starting lineup.

Casemiro sustained a hamstring injury during a recent defeat to Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup, while Lisandro Martinez underwent surgery to address a recurring metatarsal problem. Although Martinez was not expected to play again in 2023, Casemiro’s injury was initially believed to keep him out for only a few weeks.

However, speaking ahead of a Champions League match against FC Copenhagen, Ten Hag revealed that Casemiro is facing a race against time to return before the end of the calendar year.

“I have some time schedules, yeah, but it’s always difficult to predict that because they can get setbacks during the rehab period, so I’m always holding back a little bit on some issues,” Ten Hag said.

“I expect some [players] back but Casemiro and Martinez are really strong injuries and I don’t expect them back before Christmas. It’s several weeks.”

In better news for United, Marcus Rashford and Harry Maguire are both in line to start in Copenhagen. The forward missed Saturday’s win at Fulham having sustained a heavy knock in training, while the defender sustained a head injury early on at Craven Cottage but managed to complete the match.

“We did all the protocols during the game, after the game, so [Maguire] is ready to play,” Ten Hag continued. “Rashford? 100% [fit]. Harry was fine in the game, so no problems.

“He played a very good game. Rashy missed one game out, a small knock but he’s back.”

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According to Manchester United defender Harry Maguire, he was unable to reach a deal with West Ham during the summer transfer window.

Prior to the current season, West Ham allegedly initiated negotiations with United over a potential signing of the England international.

Nevertheless, no deal was made, and it was said that Maguire declined their offer to remain at Old Trafford, although the center-back disputes that.

Under coach Erik ten Hag, Maguire has had trouble getting playing time at United. In the Premier League this year, he has only made three appearances, just one of which he started.

Maguire was nonetheless selected for the England team for their forthcoming matches against Australia and Italy, despite his difficulties at United.

“Regular game time is really important to me, it has been throughout all my career,” he said. “The actual opportunity to go to West Ham wasn’t really agreed between both clubs and myself, so it wasn’t just my chance to say ‘yes’ and I’m doing.

“The actual opportunity wasn’t there because we didn’t get far enough down the line with it. West Ham are a massive club, my focus is still on Manchester United. I want to fight for my place, but, of course, game time is really important to me.”

Maguire hopes to play in England’s friendly against Australia on October 13.

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The situation involving Manchester United defender Harry Maguire and West Ham United appears to be complex. Manchester United are reportedly not keen on loaning out Harry Maguire to West Ham.

Instead, they seem inclined to sell him in order to raise funds for additional signings, particularly for a left-back and a midfielder. This is based on information from the Daily Mail.

The report also mentions that Manchester United is interested in Chelsea’s full-back Marc Cucurella due to Luke Shaw’s injury, which could keep him out for a couple of months. Additionally, Erik ten Hag, the manager of Manchester United, is looking to strengthen the midfield, with talks being held with Fiorentina regarding Sofyan Amrabat and Bayern Munich’s Ryan Gravenberch being considered as well.

Given that Ten Hag stripped Harry Maguire of the captaincy at Manchester United, it’s suggested that Maguire might benefit from a fresh start elsewhere. West Ham has shown interest in Maguire, but negotiations have encountered delays. As things stand, it appears that Maguire might stay at Old Trafford until at least January.

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Harry Maguire’s departure from Manchester United appears imminent, as reports suggest that a tentative agreement has been reached with West Ham for a transfer fee of £30 million.

During the earlier stages of the transfer window, West Ham had made bids of £20 million ($25.5 million) for Manchester United’s Harry Maguire and £30 million ($38.2 million) for his teammate Scott McTominay, both of which were rejected.

According to Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth, the two clubs have now arrived at an agreement in principle after West Ham submitted an improved offer of £30 million for the 30-year-old defender.

Maguire, who arrived at Old Trafford in 2019 from Leicester City in a record-breaking £80 million ($101.9 million) deal, seems poised for a fresh challenge away from Manchester United.

Despite expressing his desire to stay and compete for a place in Erik ten Hag’s team, Maguire has fallen behind Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane in the defensive pecking order at United. Additionally, he was replaced as the club’s captain by Bruno Fernandes.

As both Manchester United and West Ham kick off their Premier League campaigns, with United facing Wolves on Monday, August 14, and West Ham taking on Bournemouth on Saturday, August 12, the timing of this potential move remains uncertain. West Ham is keen to finalize the deal swiftly, but it’s yet to be determined which club Maguire will ultimately join.

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After Andre Onana yelled at Harry Maguire in a preseason loss, Lisandro Martinez maintained that Manchester United would be “better” if players called each other out for losing focus.

Man Utd were beaten 3-2 by Bundesliga outfit Borussia Dortmund at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas at the weekend, and the most talked about incident that occurred in the game was undoubtedly Onana’s outburst at Maguire.

After an erroneous pass from the former captain gave Dortmund an opportunity on goal, the Red Devils’ new goalkeeper, who was signed from Inter this summer for a fee of £47 million inclusive of add-ons, rushed across his penalty area to berate Maguire.

When asked about the incident by the media, Martinez, a fellow defender, expressed his opinion that such occurrences are excellent since they make the team more “really sharp.”

“It’s better for [it], it’s better for [it]. If you are focused, you can fight with your teammates as well, you need to make sure everyone is really sharp, but nothing happened,” Martinez said.

“It’s part of football. He has a big personality. He can play football, he can deal with the pressure, he’s really positive, he’s a leader, that’s the style of Manchester United.”

Onana also commented on the incident in an interview with MUTV, saying: “I try to demand a lot from him because I know he is a good player.

“He’s one of the captains of the team. He’s big, he’s good with the ball so I will demand [from] him a lot. He’s a great guy, I have a good relationship with him. He has to be ready because when I’m on the ball I demand to everyone a lot – I start with myself because we are in this together.

“Mistakes come but we don’t have to be afraid to make mistakes because this is a part of life and we learn from the mistakes.

“We have to be very critical with ourselves. If we want to win prizes we have to demand a lot. It’s a big honour to be here and I’m very happy to work with these guys – Harry is a fantastic player so we will move on.”

This weekend, Man Utd will play two friendly to wrap off their preseason preparations. First, they will host Lens at Old Trafford before playing Athletic Club in Dublin.

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Andre Onana has given an explanation for why he yelled at Harry Maguire during the friendly match between Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund that was caught on camera.

The Cameroonian goalkeeper, who moved to Old Trafford for £48 million ($62 million) during the summer transfer window, lost no time in asserting himself as a member of a new defensive group.

In a 3-2 loss to Dortmund, Onana was seen yelling at Maguire at one point as the Red Devils’ back line was far too easily breached.

Even though people in front of him have been members of the club for a lot longer than he has, the 27-year-old makes no apologies for getting on their nerves.

Onana has told MUTV: “I demand a lot of my team-mates because also they demand a lot, they trust in me. They play a lot of balls back to me, so I have to give them confidence and I want my players to give them to me to give me confidence.

I demand [from] them a lot and I will demand from them a lot because they are great players. Now, for me, it’s a big honour to play with these defenders. With [Lisandro] Martinez, Harry they are doing great things. They are important players for the club. I’m very happy to be part of this team and playing with them is something great.”

Onana added on his fiery interaction with Maguire, who has been stripped of the captain’s armband for 2023-24 as Bruno Fernandes inherits those responsibilities: “I try to talk to them a lot because I know he’s a good player, he is one of the captains of the team. That’s big and he is good with the ball, so I would demand [from] him a lot and he’s a good, great guy.

I have a good relationship with him. I have to be and he has to be ready and I spoke with him because when I’m in the goal, I demand to everyone a lot. I will start with myself because I think we are in this together and mistakes will come.

We don’t have to be afraid to make mistakes because this is part of life and we learn from the mistakes. So we have to be very critical with ourselves. And if we want to win prizes, we have to demand a lot. And for me, it’s a big honour to be here and I’m very happy to work with these guys, Harry is a top guy and a fantastic player. We will move on.”

Onana has made two appearances for United during their preseason tour of the United States, losing to Real Madrid and Dortmund. The challenge is to fully integrate into the Red Devils lineup by the time they play Wolves on August 14 in the 2023–24 Premier League season opener.

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The decision to choose Bruno Fernandes as the new club captain of Manchester United, made by manager Erik ten Hag, was explained.

The armband was taken away from Maguire last Sunday, and we later learned that Ten Hag had told him he had the option of leaving the team entirely. Maguire confirmed this in a statement. After Wesley Fofana had an ACL injury, Chelsea thought about making a trade.

Thursday saw United make the announcement that Fernandes will be elevated from his position as vice-captain to full-time captain.

Ten Hag has now explained to club media the reasoning behind choosing Fernandes to take over as his new captain.

“I chose Bruno because he is a great inspiration. He is the example, always wants to be a better football player, working very hard to give his maximum performance,” Ten Hag said.

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