War in Manchester United as Cristiano Ronaldo and Maguire Struggle for Captaincy
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A report by The Mirror claims that Manchester United interim manager Ralf Ragnick, Cristiano Ronaldo and Maguire have had conversations about the latter relinquishing the captain armband temporarily to focus on his form
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The English defender is however reluctant to do so, over fears that he might lose the captaincy permanently
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The report also adds that Ronaldo has been asked by Ragnick to mentor some of the club’s younger players, a decision that Maguire does not agree with
The 2021/22 season has been a tough one for Manchester United. A tough start to the season resulted in Norwegian manager Ole Gunnar Solksjaer losing his job but things have not gotten better since then. In fact, the disharmony in the squad appears to be at an all-time high, with a power tussle over the captain’s armband reported by The Mirror.
The damning report which came out on Thursday claims that interim manager Ralf Ragnick, Cristiano Ronaldo and Maguire recently held a discussion about the latter relinquishing captaincy temporarily as he tries to recover from his dismal form. Maguire is however reluctant to do so over fears that he may be stripped of his responsibilities permanently.
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The report also claims that Ragnick has asked Cristiano Ronaldo to mentor some of the club’s younger players like Sancho, Rashford, a decision that the Manchester United captain does not agree with. The world’s most expensive defender is said to feel undermined by the presence of the Portuguese football legend, which has led to a loss of respect in the dressing room.
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