Erik ten Hag was asked about the substitutions of Harry Maguire and Noussair Mazraoui following the conclusion of United’s Premier League game against Aston Villa.
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| Manchester United defender, Harry Maguire, helped out of the pitch following “discomfort” during the Premier League 2024/25 match against Aston Villa at Villa Park on Sunday 6 October, 2024. The top flight encounter ended goalless. Photo: @ManUtd |
The defensive pair were both withdrawn at half-time at Villa Park, with Maguire in clear discomfort following a set-piece for the hosts in the closing stages of the first 45.
Noussair Mazraoui, like Maguire, also failed to reappear for the second period, with Victor Lindelof and Matthijs de Ligt sent on to fulfill the right-back and right-sided centre-half roles, respectively.
Ten Hag told the BBC after the goalless draw: “We have to take them off at half-time. Tomorrow we have to see what is the diagnosis on it.”
He added in his post-match interview with MUTV: “We have to assess this. I can’t tell you now what the issue is. I know what the issue is but [I cannot say now] how good or bad it is. We have to see assess this tomorrow [Monday] and then we will bring you news.” manutd.com
