Erik ten Hag tells Harry Maguire to 'demonstrate' his quality after Man United sign Lisandro Martinez
Erik ten Hag has cautioned Harry Maguire that his choice to keep the England protector as Manchester United commander doesn't promise him a first-group place at Old Trafford.
Ten Hag has provided Maguire with a demonstration of positive support by allowing him to clutch the armband, despite the fact that the 29-year-old battled for structure last season.
'Harry is truly noteworthy and I anticipate a ton from him,' said Ten Hag. 'I generally see the captaincy as an issue that I direct.
'The group working for me is a significant point and I generally discuss a gathering of pioneers. The skipper is a truly significant one and I'm content with him.'
Notwithstanding, Lisandro Martinez's £55.3million move to United from Ajax will come down on Maguire, with Raphael Varane and Victor Lindelof giving considerably more rivalry to places in focal protection.
'We have great focus parts and Harry is one of them,' added Ten Hag. 'He can play on the left side and on the right since he is correct footed.
'Yet, there is additionally inner contest and that is the very thing a club like Man United needs. You can't win with 11 players. We want a crew, particularly this season with such countless games.
'I think he is (a best option player). He's demonstrated it before however he has additionally to demonstrate it in the present and later on. I will uphold him wherever I can. Eventually, he needs to do it without anyone else, and he has the characteristics to make it happen.'
At 5ft 9in, Martinez is little for a middle back, especially one coming to English football interestingly.
Yet, Ten Hag said: 'I believe he's not the tallest yet he is very great in the air. I feel alright with that. Obviously, you want the right equilibrium. He has ideal timing, that is one of his capacities.
'He likewise brings a South American forcefulness, control and soul to the group. I figure it will fit great to Manchester United and the manner in which we play.
'I dissected United last year in the left piece of the safeguard. He is left-footed and that is a benefit under lock and key and guarding. We are getting him to not fortify the crew, yet the group.'
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