Pundit: This may be real reason Man United rejected Barcelona approach for Harry Maguire
Alan Hutton has backed Man United manager Erik ten Hag’s decision to keep Harry Maguire at Old Trafford.
Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the ex-Tottenham right-back said Erik ten Hag’s style of play will suit the 29-year-old.
According to The Sun (28 June), Man United have rejected Barcelona’s approach for Maguire.
Ten Hag is said to be keen on working with the ex-Leicester City defender next season.
Hutton claimed Maguire underperformed in the 2021-22 campaign and will want to redeem himself.
“There’s no getting away from the fact that he had a poor season.” he told Football Insider.
“I think he set the bar high for himself and he slipped under that.
“When you’re the Manchester United captain you’re going to get scrutinised because you’re under the microscope. It’s just a fact of life, you’re playing with one of the biggest clubs in the world.
“You don’t have one poor season and then all of a sudden become a bad player. That’s not how it works. There could be a million reasons behind that season.
“The manager is going to want to play out from the back which I think will suit him [Maguire] and it’s a case of just building his confidence back up through preseason.
“There is a good player in there and it’s about getting behind him. He did get a lot of stick from the fans which must have been difficult as well. So I think he has to try and put that to the side and concentrate because he is a good player.”
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