Man United news: Pundit ‘100 per cent’ sure on Harry Maguire after update via Sky
Paul Robinson has applauded Man United manager Ralf Rangnick for publicly backing Harry Maguire.
Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the ex-Tottenham and England number one said “there’s absolutely no need” to strip the 28-year-old of the captaincy.
Maguire‘s position at Man United has come under scrutiny following his and his side’s poor form this season.
As quoted by Sky Sports (15 February), Rangnick have his captain his full backing despite “some weaker moments”.
When asked by Football Insider if there was merit in the notion of taking the captaincy away from Maguire, Robinson said:
“It does not matter who the captain is, there should be multiple leaders on the field.
“If you take the armband off Maguire, who is low on confidence, you will only make it worse. It the longer term it may benefit him but in the short term it will put even more focus on him.
“There is absolutely no need to strip him of the captaincy. Yes, he’s not playing well but it’s not all his fault. You cannot just blame a captain. Everyone needs to take responsibility.
“You need a team of captains. It would ruin his confidence if you stripped him of the armband now. Rangnick was right to back his captain, 100 per cent. Maguire needs support.”
Maguire has 26 appearances across all competitions this season.
His contract runs until the summer of 2025.
In other news, a pundit has claimed Ralf Rangnick has ‘compromised his position’ at Man United after a reveal from Fabrizio Romano.