Ralf Rangnick admits Harry Maguire is struggling to adjust to Manchester United's demands of their centre-backs. Maguire has come under fierce criticism following his calamitous performances in the draws with Southampton and Burnley, while some fans have called for him to be stripped of the captaincy.
Rangnick clarified last month he would not reassign the captaincy but conceded Maguire has suffered 'some weaker moments' in the recent matches.
United coaches have urged the centre halves to defend on the front foot, which Victor Lindelof excelled at in Rangnick's first match in charge against Crystal Palace in December.
Bizarrely, Rangnick put Maguire's struggles down to his playing in a back three even though England used the system in just two of their seven matches during the European Championship.
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