August 10th 2024.
It seems that Manchester United's captain, Harry Maguire, may not be available for their opening game of the 2024-25 Premier League season against Fulham. The defender has sustained a "little knock" and there are concerns about his fitness.
This news comes after United's loss to Manchester City on penalties in the Community Shield match on Saturday. Despite heading into the game with a few injury concerns, Maguire was named in the starting lineup. However, he was substituted off after 59 minutes, with manager Erik ten Hag making several changes at the hour mark.
After the match, Ten Hag spoke to the media about Maguire's condition, saying that there was a "little knock" and they are hoping he will be fit for the game against Fulham. It is clear that United will be relying on Maguire's leadership and defensive skills for the season ahead.
Unfortunately, Maguire's injury is just the latest in a string of injuries for United. They were already without players like Rasmus Hojlund, Tyrell Malacia, Leny Yoro, Victor Lindelof, Luke Shaw, and Aaron Wan-Bissaka for the Community Shield match. This meant that United had to make do with a makeshift defense, with winger Facundo Pellistri playing as a right-back and Lisandro Martinez filling in at left-back.
However, despite these challenges, Ten Hag remains optimistic about United's prospects for the new season. He spoke about the team's positive dynamic and how they can improve and become a successful team by being more clinical in both attack and defense.
As the new season approaches, United will be hoping for a speedy recovery for Maguire and for their other injured players to return to the squad. The team is determined to make a strong start and continue their progress under Ten Hag's leadership. Fans can expect an exciting and competitive season ahead for Manchester United.
[This article has been trending online recently and has been generated with AI. Your feed is customized.]
[Generative AI is experimental.]
