Manchester United was thrashed by Jose Mourinho’s Tottenham Hotspurs by 6-1 in their last game before the international break. That was one of the worst days in the Premier League for the Red Devils.
United fans and some former players were not pleased with the performance of their captain. Harry Maguire’s mistake cost United two goals. United conceded in the first half. After that, Anthony Martial was sent off in an arguable reason. Harry Maguire didn’t protest against the decision. United fans were furious with the behaviour of their captain at that time.
Some reports suggest Bruno Fernandes was not at all happy with his captain and fell in an argument. After that United boss, Ole said him to stay in the dressing room with Anthony Martial and he was subbed off as the consequence.
Some fans think that the English defender is not the right man to take the arm-band. United Legend Patrice Evra has explained the problem pretty well. He said Ole has made a big mistake by giving making Maguire the captain.
“You’re the architect of your problems.”
“On your resumption at the club, you sold the club top striker Lukaku without replacing him, instead you signed a defender and immediately gave him armband (Captain).”
“You lost the control of dressing room from the day you gave Harry Maguire captain. It’s not done anywhere in the world.”
“Club football is different to national team, exchanging of armband is based on seniority. Ronaldo left Man Utd as the best player in the world, Madrid never give him even assistant Captain. Iker Casillas left Real Madrid as Captain and Spanish Captain, FC Porto never give him Captain and so on.”
“Maguire, the captain. How many years has he been at Manchester United? Just one. It shows that the club don’t have any leaders to win trophies.”, Evra told about Ole’s mistake.
Some United fans also think the same as Evra. They have shown their dissatisfaction in social media handles.
But is there anyone who can take the responsibility of Manchester United’s armband right now? David De Gea is surely an option. But he failed recently to produce his very best. It will be a tough choice for Ole to find a new captain in the squad.
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