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United’s Carrick shrugs off Martinez, Maguire bans before Chelsea clash

United’s Carrick shrugs off Martinez, Maguire bans before Chelsea clash

MANCHESTER, England, April 17 : Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said he was disappointed to be without suspended centre-backs Lisandro Martinez and Harry Maguire in Saturday’s Premier League game at Chelsea, with both teams eyeing a Champions League spot. Martinez was sent off during Monday’s 2-1 loss at home to Leeds United for pulling striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s hair. The Argentina international later got a three-match ban. Maguire, sent off during a draw at Bournemouth last month, was given a one-match ban by the FA on Wednesday. “The decisions have been made, something that we’re really disappointed with in many ways, but we’ve got to move on now and that’s what we’ll do,” Carrick told reporters on Friday. “It is what it is, we’ve been hit with some decisions but we have to accept it and move on.” However, midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, who has been injured for over two weeks, could return on Saturday, Carrick said. “Kobbie has done little bits, we’re working towards it. There’s a decision to be made there,” he added. United, third …

Amorim had great ideas but they did not click at Man United, says Maguire

Amorim had great ideas but they did not click at Man United, says Maguire

March 26 : Manchester United defender Harry Maguire said former manager Ruben Amorim had strong ideas, but they ultimately “didn’t work” at Old Trafford, further praising interim manager Michael Carrick for overseeing a smooth transition. United have revived their season since Carrick took charge in January, rising into the Premier League’s top three after earning 23 points in 10 games, with only one defeat. “I really like Ruben, he’s got great ideas. The ideas just didn’t work at Manchester United,” Maguire said of Amorim in an interview with Britain’s The Guardian.  “It just didn’t click or work and us, as players, have got to take a lot of responsibility for that as well.” Amorim was known for his back‑three system, but Maguire said he feels more comfortable in a back four. “In the middle of a back three, it is more cautious, a sweeper-type role and not as much driving forward with the ball, which has been a big part of my game throughout my career,” he said. “I feel like it has been a …

Harry Maguire: Manchester United defender sentenced over 2020 Mykonos incident | UK News

Harry Maguire: Manchester United defender sentenced over 2020 Mykonos incident | UK News

Harry Maguire has been handed a 15-month suspended sentence by a Greek court over an incident on the island of Mykonos in August 2020. The Manchester United centre-back faced allegations of non-serious assault, resisting arrest and attempted bribery. He was convicted on all three counts. Maguire has always denied any wrongdoing and Sky Sports News understands his legal team will appeal to the Greek Supreme Court against the guilty verdict. The player was arrested with his brother and a friend after a fight broke outside a bar over claims his sister was injected with a suspected “rape drug”. He was originally found guilty in the weeks after the incident, receiving a 21-month suspended sentence, but the conviction was quashed on appeal and a retrial granted. A suspended sentence means a person avoids prison unless they commit another offence. The case dragged on for years after the retrial was postponed four times – but it finally took place on Wednesday. Maguire was not required to attend. Read more from Sky News:UK’s first visa ban in asylum …