Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has dismissed any concerns over the fitness of Harry Maguire.
After receiving a knock inside the first minute against Fulham, Harry Maguire momentarily looked unsteady on his feet. He was checked twice by the referee during the game and carried on.
Maguire was excellent despite the issues, producing a solid performance as Manchester United kept a clean sheet in a 1-0 win.
There are no concerns over Harry Maguire’s fitness heading into this game, manager Erik ten Hag has told a press conference.
Photo by Clive Rose/Getty ImagesErik ten Hag confident over Harry Maguire
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag was asked about Harry Maguire at his pre-game press conference in Copenhagen.
He responded: “We did all the protocols after the game, during the game. He’s ready to play.”
Ten Hag also played down the original issues, insisting: “He was fine in the game, no problems, he played a very good game.”
Maguire is a certain starter for the big game in Denmark against Copenhagen, his goal even provided the winner for Manchester United in the 1-0 win at Old Trafford.
Lisandro Martinez absence gives Maguire big chance
Harry Maguire has stepped up since Lisandro Martinez’s injury and has re-emerged as the main man in Manchester United’s defence.
Ten Hag told the press conference that Martinez and midfielder Casemiro are not expected back before Christmas.
The real question is now over who will partner Maguire each week. Victor Lindelof, Jonny Evans and Raphael Varane are all in contention to start against Copenhagen.
Luke Shaw, a preference over Maguire at centre-back last season, is also out with injury.
Maguire has rocketed up from fifth choice to first choice, and if he plays like he did at the weekend, he has a chance to retain that status.
