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RIO FERDINAND believes it was a mistake for Harry Maguire to be handed the captain’s armband so soon – amid claims he is involved in a leadership struggle with Cristiano Ronaldo.Maguire, 28, was named skipper in January 2020 less than six months after his £85million transfer from Leicester following Ashley Young’s exit.
Harry Maguire was made Manchester United captain in January 2020Credit: Rex
United legend Ferdinand reckons the armband is saving him from being benched after a number of fans have called for him to be dropped following a dip in form.
Ferdinand, 43, told Vibe with Five: “The fact that he has had the armband has given him that grace. Which it would do. I think he was given it too early.
“It’s a hard enough job coming into Manchester United, getting your feet under the table and starting to feel comfortable as it as without the added pressure of being captain.
“Being captain is a massive responsibility, there is history that goes with it, a big weight on your shoulders.
“You need to experience being there for a period of time to carry that weight.
“It was more important for Maguire to come in and concentrate on becoming a Manchester United mainstay than being captain.”
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Ferdinand’s words come after claims Maguire is locked in a power struggle with Ronaldo.
Gary Neville recently hinted at a tussle between the pair and Maguire has reportedly become more subdued since the Portugal legend’s summer return to Old Trafford.
Ferdinand reckons United should have instead made David de Gea captain – one of just two players alongside Phil Jones who played in the 2012-13 Premier League winning season.
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand believes Harry Maguire was named captain to soonCredit: Getty
Cristiano Ronaldo is apparently in a leadership struggle with Harry MaguireCredit: EPA
He said: “The thing you can counter that with, is that there weren’t many captains at the club, who else are they going to pick?
“David de Gea would have been my choice because of the time he’s been there and he knows what it takes to win.
“This is all with hindsight but you have to got to think about these times that might come with someone like Harry Maguire, new at the club in that sense.
“And that added pressure is weighing on him heavily at the moment.” More

MANCHESTER UNITED’S squad arrived at the Lowry Hotel ahead of tonight’s clash with Burnley to some stinging criticism from Nigel de Jong.Cristiano Ronaldo, Harry Maguire and Edinson Cavani were all spotted turning up at the Manchester hotel as the Red Devils prepare to face the Clarets.
Cristiano Ronaldo was among the Man Utd stars spotted arriving at The Lowry todayCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
Captain Harry Maguire and his team-mates face Burnley at Old Trafford tonightCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
Edinson Cavani was Man Utd’s hero at Newcastle as they rescued a pointCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
Former Man City star Nigel de Jong is the latest big name to slam United’s playersCredit: Getty
After several postponements due to Covid, United returned to action with a disappointing 1-1 draw at Newcastle on Monday.
That came after they narrowly beat the Premier League’s bottom side Norwich in their previous match earlier this month.
Now ex-Man City title winner De Jong has claimed somebody needs to clamp down on some of United’s players inside the dressing-room following their disappointing performances.
He is adamant that the squad has nobody ‘to put certain players in their place’ as he pointed to Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta stripping Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang of the captaincy.
Dutchman De Jong told Ladbrokes: “Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is their club captain and he experienced it first-hand; even though he was the captain, he breached protocol, and it means he’s out of the door.
“That’s something you just don’t see at Manchester United.
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“Pep Guardiola recently did it too with Jack Grealish and Phil Foden; it’s a statement.
“It’s about getting everyone at the club on the same page, trying to achieve something as a team.
“That’s something I’m just not getting from United at this moment in time; it doesn’t look like anyone is there to put certain players in their place.”
De Jong added: “Someone needs to step in who isn’t afraid of saying ‘you, I don’t want to see you for the next two weeks. Go away and think about things. Whenever you think you’re ready to come back, come back, but for now, I’m taking a young kid from the under-23s who is eager and hungry, and I’m giving him a chance.’” 
Ex-United defender Gary Neville slammed United’s stars as a ‘bunch of whingebags’ while tearing into them following a shocking first half at Newcastle.
And he also blasted Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes for running straight down the tunnel and failing to thank the travelling United fans, who faced a 150-mile trip home.
‘WHINGING ALL THE TIME’
Neville blasted: “It’s annoyed me for about two months.
“The best players in your team, it’s devastating when they’re showing that look and body language to the younger ones. They have to help them.
“They have to be the father, the grandparent in the team.”
He added: “I made massive mistakes at Man Utd but I had great senior players who would have a go at me but also put their arm around me – I think there’s something wrong.
“You can’t run off at the end of a game. Bruno is whinging all the time; he’s been sensational for Man Utd.
“The two centre-backs were poor at the back, Maguire is having a nightmare season.
“You’ve got to be there when your team-mates need you in those moments.
“At the end of the day, I love that lad [Ronaldo], he’s the best I’ve ever seen in my life at times, but don’t run off like that. I’m not having that.”
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Eric Bailly gives the thumbs up as he enters the LowryCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
Raphael Varane appeared to be in an equally as good mood upon his arrivalCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
Luke Shaw was not prepared to risk the cold weather as he arrived at the hotelCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
Jadon Sancho will be hoping to help United out of their slumpCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke More