Premier League: Man United vs Liverpool – Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is reportedly considering dropping captain Harry Maguire for the visit of Liverpool on Monday evening. The England international has started both of United’s Premier League matches so far this season, which resulted in defeats to Brighton and Brentford, leaving them sitting bottom of the league table for the first time since August 1992. The former Ajax boss is said to start new boy Martinez with Raphael Varane. Follow Premier League 2022-23 LIVE updates and news on InsideSport.IN
Premier League: Erik ten Hag likely to DROP Captain Harry Maguire for Man United vs Liverpool clash, Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane to partner in defence at Old Trafford, Reports
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- Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is considering dropping Harry Maguire
- The England international has started both of United’s matches so far this season
- Ten Hag may start Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane in defence vs Liverpool
Premier League: Erik ten Hag likely to DROP Captain Harry Maguire for Man United vs Liverpool
Maguire has played alongside new £55.3million United signing Lisandro Martinez in both of those games, but it could be all change when they face the Reds, as they look to turn their fortunes around.
The former Ajax boss is said to be mulling over the prospect of starting new boy Martinez with Raphael Varane, who will almost certainly be recalled, according to Manchester Evening News.
The same report suggests that players already feel Ten Hag’s approach does not suit their skill set and they have their own ideas of how they should approach the match against Liverpool.
United struggled against Jurgen Klopp’s side last season, suffering a 5-0 defeat at Old Trafford and then losing 4-0 at Anfield later in the campaign.
Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane to partner in defence
The 29-year-old has retained his captaincy under the new boss despite coming under intense criticism last season and even having fans calling for him to be stripped of the armband.
In pre-season, Ten Hag claimed Maguire and Martinez would be his first choice centre-back partnership. ‘We bring him in to not strengthen the squad, but the team,’ Ten Hag said of Martinez. ‘Is Maguire a first-choice? I think he is.
‘He’s proved it in the past but he also has to prove it in the present time and in the future. ‘He has played how many times? Sixty times for England? He is a career that is really impressive and I expect a lot from him.
‘But there is also internal competition and that is what a club like Man United needs.’ United face Liverpool on Monday night as Ten Hag’s side go in search of a much-needed win.
Premier League: Erik ten Hag likely to DROP Captain Harry Maguire for Man United vs Liverpool clash, Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane to partner in defence at Old Trafford, Reports
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