HARRY MAGUIRE has rubbished Roy Keane’s taunt that Manchester United lack leaders.
Former United captain Keane said that was one of their biggest problems, after watching his former team slump to a dismal 1-0 home defeat to Arsenal.
Harry Maguire has hit back at Roy Keane following Man Utd’s 1-0 defeat to ArsenalCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
Keane claims United lack leaders in their squadCredit: PA:Press Association
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reckons Keane is wrong about the character of United’s playersCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
The Red Devils are looking to bounce back with another Champions League victoryCredit: Getty Images – Getty
United jetted out to Turkey today for their game against Istanbul BasaksehirCredit: Getty Images – Getty
That was their third Premier League defeat at Old Trafford this season.
But as United travelled to take on Istanbul Basaksehir, looking to complete a hat-trick of Champions League victories, current captain Maguire hit out at his predecessor.
He said: “I can say for sure there’s a lot of leaders in this squad.
“I’m the captain, I have a lot of leadership around me with staff and players. So no, there’s a lot of leaders in the squad.
“I haven’t even seen his comments. We don’t look what’s happening, especially after a negative result.
“We don’t bring the negativity into the place. We stay positive.”
United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer also dismissed his former team-mate’s comments .
And he backed his players to bounce back from their awful display against Arsenal by virtually guaranteeing a place in the Champions League knockout stage.
United have already beaten PSG and RB Leipzig in their first two group gamesCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Mason Greenwood took a snap as the players boarded their planeCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Paul Pogba will be hoping for another start after returning to the XI against ArsenalCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Edinson Cavani could be in line for his full debutCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Odion Ighalo travelled despite failing to make the bench against ArsenalCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Solskjaer said: “Roy has always been outspoken and I’m very glad I have the players we’ve got here.
“We’ve got different jobs and Roy’s job is to give his opinion and I always listen to Roy.
“But we always move on here with a great group of players, a strong group of players, and I’m sure we’ll see a response.”
United held a training session at Carrington before their flightCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Marcus Rashford looks set to lead the line again on WednesdayCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Juan Mata could be set for a start after being heavily involved in trainingCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Cavani is looking to get off the mark for his new clubCredit: Getty Images – Getty
David De Gea looks set to continue in goal ahead of Dean HendersonCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Man Utd legend Roy Keane slams Edinson Cavani’s work ethic and questions whether he even warmed up vs Arsenal
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