Harry Maguire says Man United deserve criticism after poor postings | Football news

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LONDON: Harry Maguire admits Manchester United deserve criticism for their substandard performance this season, but has played down rumors of contention in the dressing room. Ralf Rangnick suffered his first loss as an interim manager to Wolves last week, which was followed by reports of unrest among the players. Maguire has said United – seventh in the Premier League – must do better as they prepare for an FA Cup third round match against Aston Villa on Monday. “I’ve obviously seen a lot of criticism and a lot of it is absolutely justified, but for me, with this team, they shouldn’t need criticism to motivate players,” Maguire said in an interview posted on the club’s website. . “We all have to take a huge responsibility, myself as a captain as much as anyone, if not more,” he said. “We have to start playing well and winning … This team was second last year and we have a better and bigger team this year, so we have to show the right attitude.” Maguire played down suggestions of disagreement between players, but admitted that it was difficult to keep everyone in a great team happy. “We are all angry and want to do our best which has probably manifested itself on the pitch sometimes, but the team spirit is good despite what people are saying,” said the England defender. “As a professional footballer you have to take criticism on the chin and react to it. At the same time, sometimes you have to ignore the noise outside and just hang your head (in training).” The ex-Leicester defender added: “I came here to win titles. I could have signed elsewhere, but I wanted to be at United and help them get back to the club’s winning path during Sir Alex’s day ( Ferguson). “It will come if we all stick together. I grew up idolizing Wayne Rooney, Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic – and I want to repeat what they accomplished. ”

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