The position of Harry Maguire is under threat as Man Utd players demand changes ahead of the match against Liverpool.
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag may make changes against Liverpool after his team suffered two defeats in their first two Premier League games.
Harry Maguire may lose his starting spot in Manchester United's defense against Liverpool in the Premier League.
The Red Devils have lost their first two games of the season, conceding six goals and scoring only once, thanks to an own goal by Brighton midfielder Alexis Mac Allister. Next up for Erik ten Hag's side is a home game against Liverpool, which they lost 5-0 last season.
Maguire played the full 180 mins max in the defeats to Brighton and Brentford, though Ten Hag made three substitutions at halftime and admitted that more players could have been withdrawn. In the coming days, the manager will have to make a big decision as United attempts to avoid a third consecutive defeat.
Raphael Varane is "almost certain" to return to the Manchester United first team after playing 45 minutes at the Brentford Stadium on Saturday, according to the Manchester Evening News. On that celebration, he came in for Lisandro Martinez, but Ten Hag may opt to pair Varane with the Argentine and leave Maguire on the bench.
United's players are said to prefer a more pragmatic approach against the Premier League runners-up from last season. The same publication expresses obvious concerns that Ten Hag's style is incompatible with the skill sets of his squad members.
Maguire held his hands up after a humiliating home loss to Liverpool last season, admitting the performance was "nowhere near good enough." "Everyone is disappointed. We talked in the locker room, and I'm here because I have to be.
Diogo Jota's loss up front has been exacerbated by Darwin Nunez's three-match ban for his red card against Crystal Palace on Monday night. Roberto Firmino, who missed the draw with the Eagles, could make a comeback.
"He definitely needs to control himself," Merseyside defender Virgil van Dijk said of Nunez. After headbutting opponents defender Joachim Andersen, Uruguay's striker received a straight red card and will miss the next three league games.
"Undoubtedly, he was frustrated, and he was probably disappointed with himself." I think that's a different matter; he has to manage himself and be aware that these things can happen, particularly in the Premier League."
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