Harry Maguirea 31-year-old central defender, will be out of action for a few weeks after suffering a muscle injury during Sunday’s 0-0 draw with Aston Villa. Just before half-time, following a free kick from the Villainshad to receive assistance from the medical staff to leave the pitch, after which he did not return for the second half and Matthijs de Ligt replaced him at the start of the second half.
The public statement
At the end of the match against Unai Emery’s team, the manager in chief Erik ten Hag declared a correct diagnosis necessary for the extent of the injury, until Maguire and United subsequently announced an update in a statement: “I am frustrated with the injury suffered at the weekend, there will be a few weeks off for me , but I will come back stronger”, the words of the Englishman.
Alternatives
Harry has featured 9 times for Manchester United this season, starting 6 games and making 3 appearances from the bench, including Thursday’s game in Porto when he headed the last-gasp equalizer to complete the scores in a 3-3 thriller. Also considering the gradual process of Leny Yoro’s return, at the moment De Ligt, Jonny Evans, Lisandro Martinez and Victor Lindelof remain available as defensive solutions at Ten Hag.