Harry Maguire Inappropriate to be Manchester United Captain

DBasia.news –  Former Leicester defender, Harry Maguire considered to be unfit to hold the position of captain at a big club like Manchester United. This position was given by the club’s coach, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer when competing in the Europa League continued against Partizan.

This is because Maguire’s careless but intriguing action before the game began. Quoted from The Sun, Friday (10/25/2019) Maguire forgot to throw a coin after shaking hands with Partizan captain, Vladimir Stojkovic.

Maguire, after shaking hands, went straight to his colleagues in the middle of the field. As a result, referee Javier Estrada had to call him back to throw a coin.

Maguire was appointed to be the captain because two senior players, Ashley Young and David de Gea, missed the match against Partizan. Maguire himself claimed to be very proud to be the captain of the match.

“It is a great honor to be able to lead a team, especially a big club like Manchester United,” Maguire stated. “I am really proud, but what I am more happy about is that I won a clean sheet and three points,” he added.

Manchester United won the 1-0 victory over Partizan through Anthony Martial’s goal through a penalty. This victory became the first for United in an away game since they last incised in March 2019.