Erik ten Hag has defended Harry Maguire over the 'crazy' abuse being aimed at the Manchester United and England defender, and challenged him to block it out.
Maguire was back in the firing line in England's win over Scotland at Hampden Park on Tuesday night, and was mocked by home fans even before he scored an own-goal after coming on as a half-time substitute.
Gareth Southgate blamed it on the unfair criticism Maguire faces from English fans and media, and the 30-year-old's mother even sprang to his defence with a social media post.
Ten Hag also backed Maguire but insisted that the player has to be able to ignore the abuse as well. 'I have said many times, it is disrespectful and he doesn't deserve it,' said Ten Hag.
'He is a great player and gives great performances. It's crazy but it's how it works and Harry has to block this by performances.
'It's unjustified when you see his career. It's a great career and it has a lot to come but he has to block it by good performances.'
Maguire is set to be on the bench again when United play Brighton at Old Trafford on Saturday after Victor Lindelof and Lisandro Martinez – who both went off in the defeat at Arsenal a fortnight ago – were passed fit.
However, Raphael Varane and Mason Mount are still not ready to return. 'No, but both are in a good place and I think shortly for a return,' said Ten Hag.
United are badly in need of a win after losing two of their first four games. Ten Hag won't need reminding that Brighton have won three of the last four meetings between the two clubs – including his first game in charge last season when United weer beaten 2-1 at Old Trafford.
'I love to play them,' said the Dutchman. 'It is typical. We had two great games in the spring against them and it was head to head.
'We know we have to play tomorrow to our best because they will let you sacrifice and suffer because it gives you a lot of options so I'm really looking forward to that fight.'
jeaabcikrt
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beckham now dey
jeaabcikrt
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will come now dey foe one
Taza
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Sack ten hag with immediate effect, useless liar
kachacha
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A divided house cannot (and should not) win any battle. Maguire, regardless of unfortunate hiccups in his career for his club and national team, needs support and motivation from fans especially those whose aspirations are the same. Man U and England supporters give him necessary encouragement. He will do well if he you are behind
you speak well. How can a team call itself "united" when fans donn't even stand by their own players? we are united fans. let's support this lad. The world has been against and it's enough
kachacha
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Maguire is not an exceptionally superb player, but he is an honest, good-spirited, hard-working lad who gives his all. I admire that despite the unmerited toxicity he gets from millions who don't even know shyte about him, he still does a job. ManU fans should embrace their own and drown out this noise. No one deserves it!! We are ManU fans. None of our players deserve this
kachacha
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When will Ten Hag come to grips with the fact that all of Man U's problems lead back to Maguire?!
ManU fans should embrace their own and drown out this noise. No one deserves it!!
kachacha
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ETH also contributing to maguire misfortune. Give him play time please
I'd not expect a real manu fan to say that. Like really, you want to bench Lisandro Martinez for Maguire??
muwabdlopy
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ETH is just being diplomatic. In his heart he wants to make Maguire a ball boy.
Yeyeklnouy
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What is ETH talking about? What made him take the captaincy from Maguire? Fans also boo him and say anything. If he had respected Maguire and supported him may be something good could have happened
Nonsensical comment. Why didn’t he leave to seek more playing time huh ? He’s there looking for a club to destroy completely
Yeyeklnouy
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Playing Luke Shaw as CD when Varane or Matinez is not fit says a lot about ETH not trusting Maguire. Am not going to say a word about the armband. There is a disconnect between what ETH says and what he does.
It’s about being strategic.
Yeyeklnouy
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Manchester United manager we have to blame you too for Maguire situation the way you take the captain Bank it's too hot and Bruno don't deserve it
You watch matches backwards I guess 😂😂
Yeyeklnouy
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he think about sacho .he was nice playing at domund but make him bad player
Ole came, Ragnick as well but ETH who has tried to to do more for him is who you’re pointing out. Pathetic
Yeyeklnouy
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For how long are these two Coach be covering for Maguire. We need to tell him he truth.[Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Even maguire knows the truth, he just has to accept it 😂
Yeyeklnouy
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When will Ten Hag come to grips with the fact that all of Man U's problems lead back to Maguire?!
He understands that clearly that’s why he’s stripped off the captaincy and always makes the bench. The young man refused to leave our club btw
sabacimou
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ETH also contributing to maguire misfortune. Give him play time please
are you serious, what type of joke is this, more playing time...... more own goals
Gaowenle
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ETH also contributing to maguire misfortune. Give him play time please
Tuudmprsu
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Ten Hag has great PR! Doubt he's rooting for Maguire. He's just being nice publicly.
maeactuy
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A divided house cannot (and should not) win any battle. Maguire, regardless of unfortunate hiccups in his career for his club and national team, needs support and motivation from fans especially those whose aspirations are the same. Man U and England supporters give him necessary encouragement. He will do well if he you are behind
Stickle
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When will Ten Hag come to grips with the fact that all of Man U's problems lead back to Maguire?!
Kedanruz
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oh now he want to act like he give a damn after he put poor Harry in that position by the way he treated him. FOH!!
demikpstuz
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"Crazy", "Unjustified".......I can't believe Ten Hagg had said that
Betapidkin
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For how long are these two Coach be covering for Maguire. We need to tell him he truth.[Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Foobdklrsz
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it was man United long time now is no more good team I know I support a team but it make me angry
Foobdklrsz
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he think about sacho .he was nice playing at domund but make him bad player
Buwbemopyz
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next is you. useless coach. selling younger players and keeping uselessness and old ones
lbcrna
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the way you talk about Maguire has made him famous
For him to have captain Manchester United the biggest club in England he's already more famous than a minister
lbcrna
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our toxic fan base aren't helping matters
Louabeyz
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you can defend or say anything because England won against Scotland otherwise if the result was opposite whole story' would be defferent.
KALLON51990
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[you are very stupid are you even good at your own work
I can see you and Maguire have the same brain 😀😀😀😀
Alopenu
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Manchester United manager we have to blame you too for Maguire situation the way you take the captain Bank it's too hot and Bruno don't deserve it
So Bench warmer Maguire deserve it more than Bruno... pathetic post 😂😂
ArchangelRaphael
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Manchester United manager we have to blame you too for Maguire situation the way you take the captain Bank it's too hot and Bruno don't deserve it
who deserve it then?
kavaki
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the way you talk about Maguire has made him famous
Feacoprstu
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if a coach says you are not good enough then just live .why is he still staying guess for the money ..is maguire really good to me he is not fit to play for Manchester United so just go where fits him
Komabceips
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Manchester United manager we have to blame you too for Maguire situation the way you take the captain Bank it's too hot and Bruno don't deserve it
donjoemerald
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Just let that stupid and hopeless Maguire leave or Roth on the bench, are you high on some substance?
MikaelGuerrer0
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were you there in the camp? don't say what you don't know.
Lol Ajax player David said it 🤫
tetadeptuz
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Playing Luke Shaw as CD when Varane or Matinez is not fit says a lot about ETH not trusting Maguire. Am not going to say a word about the armband. There is a disconnect between what ETH says and what he does.
Would you and he is a sure guarantee to score a goal for the opponent
Fodaeimory
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Mr. Ten tag U urself is Biggest Bad luck for United, sooner or later u will surely be sacked and Hated By every single United fan For the damages u have done to this beautiful club
na Chelsea fans
tetadeptuz
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So why are you not starting him in all the matches you already know that that’s why
Lol you looking a easy goal for your club 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Kesadlor
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at least Southgate plays him, ten hag don't want to play him
SebastianBassey
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Mr. Ten tag U urself is Biggest Bad luck for United, sooner or later u will surely be sacked and Hated By every single United fan For the damages u have done to this beautiful club
you play a lot how can you say what you don't know? how do you analyse your football successes?
SebastianBassey
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banishing team players because of his ego. what manager does that. tenhag was to protect his players from media. he does the opposite. united players are in trouble. one mistake and tenhag will judge u in front of the media.
put yourself in the coach's shoes you would have done worse.
Rakbimrtyz
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So why are you not starting him in all the matches you already know that that’s why
Sisamost
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Playing Luke Shaw as CD when Varane or Matinez is not fit says a lot about ETH not trusting Maguire. Am not going to say a word about the armband. There is a disconnect between what ETH says and what he does.
SebastianBassey
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Says the one that bench a player because they made fun of you being bold 😂
were you there in the camp? don't say what you don't know.
nuhdenosty
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yeah but Maguire is dead wood.
MikaelGuerrer0
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Says the one that bench a player because they made fun of you being bold 😂
GGMUSTAR
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banishing team players because of his ego. what manager does that. tenhag was to protect his players from media. he does the opposite. united players are in trouble. one mistake and tenhag will judge u in front of the media.
Getafe fan 🤣🤣🤣 you be werey
GGMUSTAR
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What is ETH talking about? What made him take the captaincy from Maguire? Fans also boo him and say anything. If he had respected Maguire and supported him may be something good could have happened
Look Eth will make Maguire regret his life for not leaving this summer
wisdomboy33
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Mr. Ten tag U urself is Biggest Bad luck for United, sooner or later u will surely be sacked and Hated By every single United fan For the damages u have done to this beautiful club
was the club moving forward b4