Erik ten Hag has said Harry Maguire’s status as captain offers no guarantee of a return to the team, especially as the manager has the “immense” Raphaël Varane in his squad.
Maguire was dropped in favour of the Frenchman for Monday’s 2-1 win over Liverpool and Varane impressed in central defence with Lisandro Martínez. United are at Southampton for Saturday’s early kick-off and Ten Hag was asked whether the captain not playing was awkward.
