Harry Maguire Faces Weeks in Recovery Following Injury

Manchester United and England center-back Harry Maguire is set to be sidelined for several weeks after sustaining an injury during a recent Premier League fixture. Maguire revealed his condition via a post on Instagram, stating, “Frustrated to pick up an injury at the weekend, will be a few weeks on the sideline for me but I’ll come back stronger.” The incident occurred during Manchester United’s match against Aston Villa on Sunday, where Maguire was substituted at half-time and later left Villa Park wearing a protective boot.

The 31-year-old did not specify the nature of his injury, but his absence is a significant blow to both his club and national team prospects. Maguire has been omitted from the England squad for the upcoming Nations League fixtures against Greece and Finland, following his previous absence from Euro 2024 due to a calf problem.

Maguire has appeared in nine matches for Manchester United this season, including a memorable performance in the Europa League where he scored in a 3-3 draw against Porto on October 3. As United prepare to face Brentford on October 19, Maguire’s absence adds to the club’s growing injury list, which already includes several key players.

Manchester United’s current position in the league is causing concern, with the team placed 14th and pressure mounting on team manager Erik ten Hag. Speculation about the club’s future direction has intensified, including rumors linking former PSG and Chelsea coach Thomas Tuchel as a possible replacement if results do not improve. United’s upcoming fixtures include important league matches, as well as a trip to face Roma, managed by former United boss José Mourinho.