Erik ten Hag's brutal Harry Maguire snub in Arsenal defeat speaks volumes
Erik ten Hag once again dropped a hint that Harry Maguires Manchester United career is effectively over.
The England star has endured a rotten summer so far. He was initially stripped of the Red Devils captaincy, whilst he was also expected to leave the club after falling out of favour under the Dutchman.
A 30m move to Premier League rivals West Ham was expected, only for the deal to fall through. Maguire did not manage to seal an exit before the British transfer window shut last week. The 30-year-old was afforded his first competitive appearance over the weekend in Sundays defeat to Arsenal. Maguire made just a 23-minute cameo but it could have been more.
Red Devils boss Ten Hag turned to Swedish defender Victor Lindelof for the trip to the Emirates Stadium, despite the former Benfica star being under the weather. Speaking after the clash against Arsenal, he said: "Victor was ill, so he had to come off.