“Not only ᵴtriƥped of the captaincy and benched, but Harry Maguire has also been continuously criticized by his own teammates for the past 4 years while wearing the Man United jersey. Is there anyone else suffering like him?”
For many people, Harry Maguire is no longer seen as a “savior” every time Man United faces a defeat. Instead, there is now a sense of pity and sympathy for him. A once-promising player has lost everything while wearing the red jersey, from form and reputation to the respect of his teammates.
The English center-back became the center of attention from the day he set foot in Old Trafford, mainly because of his record-breaking transfer fee of £80 million, making him the world’s most expensive defender.
Maguire was handed the captain’s armband just a few months after joining MU. However, this responsibility seemed to burden the English international heavily, making it challenging for him to cope. Frequent mistakes became a norm, and notably, these errors often turned into social media jokes.
All of these factors led to Maguire becoming the target of numerous jokes from both fans and experts alike. But things reached a peak when even his own teammates publicly criticized him.
“Of course, in football, controversies are inevitable. But perhaps no one is as unfortunate as Maguire, as he often becomes the target of criticism without retaliating against others.
Below are some instances when Maguire has had to endure embarrassment due to his teammates.”
“Andre Onana, who has only been at Man United for three weeks, already feels at home and comfortable enough to scold Maguire like a seasoned veteran. In a recent match against Dortmund, the MU defense played poorly, requiring Onana to work hard to make crucial saves.
Immediately after thwarting the opponent’s attack, Onana got up and charged straight at Maguire, shouting at the English defender for not actively participating in the defense. The Cameroonian goalkeeper was clearly angry with his new teammate’s defensive approach. Maguire couldn’t argue back and could only leave quietly.”