{"id":293439,"date":"2023-10-13T20:30:04","date_gmt":"2023-10-13T20:30:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportslifetale.com\/?p=293439"},"modified":"2023-10-13T20:30:04","modified_gmt":"2023-10-13T20:30:04","slug":"man-utd-outcast-harry-maguire-speaks-out-on-erik-ten-hag-situation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportslifetale.com\/soccer\/man-utd-outcast-harry-maguire-speaks-out-on-erik-ten-hag-situation\/","title":{"rendered":"Man Utd outcast Harry Maguire speaks out on Erik Ten Hag situation"},"content":{"rendered":"
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has spoken out about how he is growing frustrated at his lack of game time so far this season, while dropping a clear hint that he is hopeful that he will feature for the club over the next few weeks. Injury problems are continuing to stack up at Old Trafford and Erik ten Hag may be left with no choice but to put his faith in his former captain.<\/p>\n
Maguire has made three Premier League appearances so far this season, starting just a single match, despite injuries to Lisandro Martinez, Raphael Varane, Luke Shaw and now Victor Lindelof. Instead, Ten Hag has selected veteran defender Jonny Evans more frequently \u2013 and the 35-year-old has played 59 minutes more than Maguire as a result.<\/p>\n
West Ham were among the clubs to register an interest in signing Maguire over the summer, and the ex-Leicester City star is likely to be back in the shop window if his situation at United does not change. Speaking about his situation at the Theatre of Dreams, the centre-back explained: \u201cIf you look back on my last 15-20 starts for club and country, I would be happy to sit here and say I\u2019m really happy with my performances.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy record under this manager (Ten Hag) speaks for itself. I haven\u2019t started as many games as I would like but my win percentage when I\u2019ve played is ridiculously high. Of course, there are times when I could do more and times when I could improve and help the team. I can only do what I\u2019ve been doing when I\u2019ve come into the team \u2026 bringing positive performances.<\/p>\n
Don’t miss… <\/strong> Man Utd ‘convinced’ they’ve found two ‘perfect’ players for Erik ten Hag to sign[LATEST] <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cBut I\u2019m just wanting to help the team, I\u2019m wanting to help the team get out of this position we\u2019re in at the moment.\u201d Maguire then hinted that he is hopeful of featuring more frequently for the Red Devils over the coming weeks due to the accumulating injury problems that Ten Hag is having to battle with in defence.<\/p>\n He explained: \u201cI want to fight for my place but, of course, game time is really important to me. It\u2019s not my decision whether I start the next game or not. I\u2019m unsure about that.<\/p>\n We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cIn a couple of weeks, I\u2019ll go back and find out. It has been tough, I want to play games, I want to feel important to the club and to the rest of the team. At the moment I haven\u2019t been playing anywhere near as much as I would like. That is the bottom line.\u201d<\/p>\n The England international continued to explain how he was not content with his current situation and implied that he would be willing to discuss a potential move away if there was no sign of a change. With a lack of opportunities to attract suitors at club level, Maguire will therefore need to perform on the international stage if he is to stir up interest ahead of an exit.<\/p>\n