Harry Maguire's role leading the backline at Manchester United is facing heavy scrutiny among those at the club, according to reports.
The Red Devils were beaten 4-0 at Anfield on Tuesday night in another thrashing against Jurgen Klopp's side, following a 5-0 loss at Old Trafford in October.
Although the entire team played inexcusably, the criticism of Maguire appeared to reach a peak after his woeful performances throughout the entirety of the season.
The centre back was caught badly out of position for Luis Diaz' opener after just five minutes, which opened the floodgates.
Raging fans were scathing of the England international as they caused #MaguireOut to trend on Twitter.
And it appears their sentiment is shared by Old Trafford chiefs as there is a growing feeling that he is not capable of leading the Red Devils backline, according to Sky Sports.
Maguire excelled in England's charge to the Euro 2020 final last summer but has desperately struggled since returning to Manchester this season.
New boss Erik ten Hag - who was announced on Thursday - faces an almighty challenge as he inherits a side who have gone a fifth season without silverware and maintain only a glimmer of being an outside shot of finishing fourth.
Ralf Rangnick is now set to move upstairs at Old Trafford when his stint in the dugout comes to an end next month, and he admits he has already alerted the board to individuals he believes would improve their fortunes on the pitch.
However, the 63-year-old has warned that it will take more than a couple of new faces to lift the side back into competition for the Premier League title, a position the Red Devils have not found themselves in ever since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013.
'There might be a couple of players - and I have already named those players to the board - that independent from formation, from style of football, and independent from a new manager, that could be of interest for a club like United,' he said in an interview with Sky Sports.
The interim manager claimed United need a blank canvas this summer as he suggested 10 players could arrive at the club.
Following the mauling by Liverpool, Rangnick told Sky Sports: 'If you analyse the situation, it is not difficult. There will be six, seven, eight, maybe 10 new players.
'At Liverpool, the profile for each position has been clear and that's why they are where they are.
'At Manchester United, this hasn't been the case with every change of manager. New players came in, but it was not under that pre-condition of how do we want to play.'
Paul Pogba is one of four players whose United contract is set to expire at the end of the current campaign. Edinson Cavani, Jesse Lingard and Juan Mata also have their terms ending this June and look set to leave the club alongside the Frenchman.
Nemanja Matic has also announced that this will be his final season at Old Trafford. There is also uncertainty over the futures of Cristiano Ronaldo, Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial, along with a host of other fringe players.
roddirstuz
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Why must Ralf go upstairs.. the man kept on playing Maguire..so he is clueless and useless...
roddirstuz
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Rashford is at the same level with Maguire. Actually the forwards and the midfielders must also be good defensive. the whole team is useless with the ball and without the ball ..
kadoosh
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he cannot lead any line hahahaha
Yupakmnsu
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bolaji99
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honestly it so annoying all this media still using consoling words for this useless player that doesn't even deserve to play in championship
Juubclosz
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yes should bench rest of the game bailly play
Nozceosy
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He is not even worth playing for Man u. The guy is for championship not EPL
Criticaldamage
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Why is he still getting England call
Cabacdeilr
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Maguire shld go n sweep the floor
Jeremycamp
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He can’t lead the back line but they let him lead the team[Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Ten Hag will strip him off and bench him 🙂✨
Jeremycamp
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they were supposed to have this feeling awhile ago
Joshwill1123
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He can’t lead the back line but they let him lead the team[Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
cobimpr
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With due respect to all fantastic players at ManU, they commanding high cost and should perform professionally. However, after changing one coach to another within short periods of time, all of them with their minds are in a very confused state. So many different versions of formations and combinations of team partners, they simply cannot play properly! No key person in three departments, no commander in the field! No game play! I guess this is their problem now!
nuzadeiopr
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sell him next season
ushart
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LMLIV
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I don’t think Maguaire is that bad . He is not as good as to be the most expensive defender ( just British exaggeration ) but he is lost in vicious cycle of some mistakes begetting more mistakes . It’s loss of confidence leading to series of bad decisions making the next one even worse . I don’t think he is as bad as everyone tries to make him to be . One good manger who can restore his confidence and few consecutive good games with clean sheets I think the narrative will change . People are so hypocrites . He should be understood under the circumstances and be given a chance and a condition to redeem himself. I think he is performing better for the national team ,’which is a completely different environment.
AShams
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scoffie
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he is not even capable of being a footballer
KHMMURU07
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So United board will have some sense that he is not a capable player or a leader only when United under him get relegated or? . . .Seriously United board has a feeling only now?😱.Look at all those analysis,figures and state! if his error,defensive faculties,lack of pace and own goals were not attributes United will have been in a much much better place than 7th atm. . . . .Arm band should be stripped and be given to De Gea and Maguire should be benched, he dont deserve to be in starting 11
Vaaaben
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If RR n the chief knows the problem, then why is leading & playing regularly. Baily is the proper CB guy, why he did not play. Can't understand Jones playing n Baily isn't.Poor team selection with AWB prefered on left n Dalot on right. Sancho was bought to play as LW, but plays RW. Rashford can't play as striker nor on both wings. He is awful. Need to play only as sub. Need DM desperately. Till the end of season, we should play offensively. 4-3-3 is the way to go. We have the last chance to beat Arsenal & Chelsea to give chance to be in top 4. Play Gea/Dalot/Baily/Lindelof/Telles/Matic/ Scot or Fred( ONLY One)/ Bruno/ Elanga( LW)/ Ronaldo/Sancho(RW)
Wincdklpru
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i feel like he is following phil johnes😑
kipadimnsz
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all these man United legend who cannot coach championship talk too much, they should stop interfering on man United affairs
But they played well as a player. That's the difference
Obk994
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Maguire is a guy you can slap and go scotfree, cuz he can't even defend himself or run away
Solomon1990
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all these man United legend who cannot coach championship talk too much, they should stop interfering on man United affairs
Houbcsuz
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as I said earlier, buying maguire is like buying own problems. And I twice said keep maguire and continue being disappointed
4c4dFELIX
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Not even backline. Theres no any position suits him
bipbcemot
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players like Rashford, Lingaard, Maguire, Shaw, Jones, Wan Bissaka, McTomminy, will not feature in the plans of Ten Hagg. they are just ordinary players who don't deserve the old Trafford.
sammie444
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we do not feel, we know he can not. he should go
widckopy
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They are just feeling now ????
jemdlnorsz
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Maguire is not capable of walking the dog in a park. why is he still a captain?
hiokmopry
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Miguire captaincy need to be strap off!!! He can't play with those burden on him give him a last chance look at him when he play for England, i believe he will do well once the burden is off..
SteveBillionaire
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Not Manchester United, the WORLD knows Maguire is NOT capable of leading their backline!
MohsinH47
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the first thing man u board and new coach needs to do is ignore the club legends advice and stop them to interfere with club matter. they talks too much. the club need one man. its the coach. not the old legend