‘Maguire is League One level’ – Man Utd players SLAMMED by fans

FT Desk

Updated: 7 Aug 2022 11:04 CDT
6 min read

The Erik ten Hag era at Manchester United got off to a disastrous start on Sunday as he saw his side lose 2-1 at home to Brighton.

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A first-half brace from Pascal Gross proved enough for Brighton, who won for the first time ever at Old Trafford.

It was a dismal display from Man Utd, especially in the first half, which conjured up the wrath of Red Devils fans after the game.

Harry Maguire was to blame for Brighton’s opening goal and he was unsurprisingly targeted by Man Utd fans online.

It was coming. Welbeck has been running in behind Maguire all half. He's too slow for a high line
— Mark Goldbridge (@markgoldbridge) August 7, 2022

Lisandro Martinez: I can't wait to keep a cleansheet 😋

Maguire: pic.twitter.com/qPLRNIHo7d
— IFEANYICHUKWU ☢️ (@Myka_veli) August 7, 2022

Martinez and Maguire when they stop a Brighton attack #MUNBHA pic.twitter.com/N4WHWtL5hr
— James 💝🏏⚽️ (@jamesash89) August 7, 2022

Guys just track Maguire’s movement in the build up to that goal…this guy is League One level…
— Jesus In The Bando (@DeeRolaz_) August 7, 2022

Man Utd’s central midfield duo of Scott McTominay and Fred were dominated by the brilliant Moises Caicedo, and the pair received a lot of flak from Man Utd fans.

Starting with Roy Keane, who blasted the Scotsman and Brazilian working as a pundit on Sky Sports.

Roy Keane criticized Fred and Scott McTominay after Man United's loss to Brighton. pic.twitter.com/2txua32yKf
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) August 7, 2022

Bro you can have Guardiola Klopp Ten Hag Conte and Tuchel managing you together but with Fred & McTominay in midfield you won't get far
— 𝐀𝐅𝐂 𝐀𝐉𝐀𝐗 💎 (@TheEuropeanLad) August 7, 2022

#mufc midfield issue there in a microcosm: McTominay needed six touches in the final third, lost the ball and got booked.
— Samuel Luckhurst (@samuelluckhurst) August 7, 2022

Ten Hag also received criticism for his decision to start Cristiano Ronaldo and Raphael Varane on the bench.

9 Champions League titles between them & Harry Maguire & Rashford are starting & they’re benched 😂 pic.twitter.com/v8ob1xxrnJ
— Zaan (@OnlyZaan) August 7, 2022