Harry Maguire, a mainstay of Manchester United, was seen leaving Villa Park wearing a protective boot on Sunday after getting hurt in the 0-0 draw against Aston Villa, according to sources. This raises serious concerns about his future at Old Trafford.

After a challenge that left his left leg’s sock completely torn down the back, Maguire was replaced at halftime, raising the possibility of a calf injury. The former United captain had played a stellar game as his team struggled to a 0-0 draw against Unai Emery’s team, so this could have serious consequences in the coming weeks as United needs to win to turn around their season. Even though United won just three of their ten games overall and had only eight points in the Premier League after the tie, news of Maguire’s possible injury won’t be taken lightly, even with the international break approaching.

Maguire Is Seen “In a Protective Boot” As He Leaves Villa Park

The defender was hurt after playing a great game.

Harry Maguire
According to journalist Tyrone Marshall of the Manchester Evening News, Maguire sustained an injury in the 0-0 tie and had to leave Villa Park wearing a protective boot, which put the Red Devils in a defensive bind.

Due to the injury that youngster Leny Yoro sustained during the preseason, Maguire’s exit from the West Midlands stadium while wearing a protective boot means that Matthijs de Ligt, Jonny Evans, Victor Lindelof, and Lisandro Martinez will compete for the starting center-back position.

Premier League stats for Harry Maguire – Man Utd squad ranking, 2023–2024

Statistics

Results

Squad standings

Looks

22

= 12th

Objectives

2.

= seventh

Won Aerial Duel Each Game

3.1

first

Clearances in Each Game

3.8

Second

Per-Game Interceptions

1.1

Second

Rating for matches

6.87

Fourth

However, should Maguire be ruled out, United would need to work harder than ever to contend on all fronts in the upcoming months, with Martinez being benched due to poor form and De Ligt being sidelined due to rotation issues.

After seeing Bayern Munich lose at Villa Park earlier in the week, the Red Devils held firm for a respectable point despite De Ligt joining Lindelof at right-back and the veteran duo of Evans and Maguire keeping Villa mostly at bay.

Maguire ought to be valued as a resource at United

One of the players with the longest tenure at the team is the defender.

Harry Maguire, a center back for Manchester United, during practice
Although Maguire receives a lot of flak at Old Trafford for his mistakes over the years, the former Leicester City player—who partnered with Evans at the King Power Stadium under Brendan Rodgers—is a vital player whenever he dons the red shirt.

Yoro, De Ligt, and Martinez have cost the Red Devils over £160 million in the last two years, although it may be argued that Maguire and Evans are more effective as a team when they share the starting position in United’s defense.

Maguire has received praise for his Three Lions performances during his England appearances over the years, and should he move on, there’s a good chance he could find success at a new club. If Erik ten Hag, or whoever the new manager may be, were to take over at United, this could be a decision the club would come to regret.