Give him a rest: United fans back Maguire after England red card

Harry Maguire’s disastrous season continued with a nightmare for England.

After playing a part in Manchester United conceding 11 goals in three games in the Premier League to start the season, Maguire was recalled to the England squad.

He was solid enough against Belgium at the weekend, but tonight’s friendly against Denmark was a disaster.

Maguire was sent off after half an hour, after picking up a second booking.

England v Denmark - UEFA Nations League — (Photo by Toby Melville – Pool/Getty Images)

The second yellow came after his poor control gave the ball away in the Denmark half, and his desperate lunge to win the ball back earned a booking.

Maguire looked utterly disconsolate after the red card was given.

He had the look of a man who is seeing absolutely nothing go his way.

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It’s pretty clear right now that Maguire is not himself. Last season he was a consistent performer for United. Now he can’t do anything right.

Maguire had a busy season last year, playing in 54 games, before a traumatic summer which saw him arrested in Greece.

While the BBC reported his conviction was quashed, he still endured a mentally challenging moment.

Now it appears to have affected his form on the pitch. United have felt the brunt of it, and so have England.

This kind of performance was a cry for help. Maguire may get it. He looks like a player in need of a rest.

These performances are not Maguire’s true level, and it’s clear something is not right.

Rather than lay into him, fans have rallied round and there are calls for him to get a break. He looks like he needs it…

Its easy to support a player when they're doing well. Part of being a supporter is backing the players when they're in poor form to help them find form again. Maguire needs our support.
— Daniel (@UtdApollo) October 14, 2020

Maguire shouldn’t be playing against Newcastle. If he starts, it will be a disaster waiting to happen. He’s not right mentally and needs a break
— Thomas (@MUFC_Tom18) October 14, 2020

Regardless of our opinion on Harry Maguire as a player, I've had my say, but the poor bloke needs a break. As United fans it's time to back one of our own. He's only human like the rest of us.
— Damo (@DamoTheSequel) October 14, 2020

All honesty Maguire looks like a guy who could do with a break.
— 📽 Jack (@ShantaBlind) October 14, 2020

#Maguire needs a long term rest. Not for physical reasons but mentally, you might all laugh but honestly he is all over the place and it’s showing on the pitch.

Maguire needs a break.#ENGDEN #England
— MUFC- globalfans (@UTDappraisal) October 14, 2020

Genuinely feel sorry for Maguire.
The guy needs a rest and a break from the spotlight.
— Kiran S (@kiranyoo) October 14, 2020

I don’t like mocking our own players & I actually feel sorry for Maguire right now. It’s clear he’s not there mentally after the summer he’s had & everything he’s doing right now is falling apart. He needs time out of the limelight so a few games on the bench could do him good.
— Jack (@UnitedHeaven_) October 14, 2020

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