Manchester United could be without both centre back Harry Maguire and midfielder Mason Mount for Saturday\u2019s visit of Brighton & Hove Albion, manager Ruben Amorim has confirmed. Maguire suffered a knock in training that has left him a major doubt for the game. He was the hero last time out with a late winner against Liverpool.<\/p>\n
Amorim addressed the issue at his pre-match press briefing. \u201cThe squad is fine,\u201d Amorim began. \u201cWe have some doubts, we had some issues during the week, with Harry Maguire and Mason Mount. Knocks, but nothing serious.<\/p>\n
\u201cLicha [Mart\u00ednez] is out, but the rest is ready for the game. I think it\u2019s always going to be like always, but it\u2019s going to be a very difficult game. It\u2019s a difficult team. They are fun to watch, really good with build-up, really strong with transitions in every aspect of the game and are doing well with set-pieces.\u201d<\/p>\n
Maguire is playing for his United future as he approaches the final six months of his contract at Old Trafford. Reports have claimed both parties are keen on an extension and Maguire is thought to be prepared to accept a pay cut to try and get a deal over the line. Amorim refused to be drawn on the negotiations.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are really happy with Harry,\u201d he deflected. \u201cIt is not the time to talk about that again because that gives the idea that we are thinking so far away. We are really happy with Harry. He is really important for us, but we need to focus on the next game.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think it was good for him to play with the three centre backs. I think he feels more comfortable.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe doesn\u2019t need to go to the side so much. Sometimes, you help some players with the way you play. Sometimes, it is the opposite with some players. I am really pleased. I think he is not young, but he can learn a lot. He can improve. I think he can be so much better with the ball because he has that quality.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe needs to show that. Nowadays, with the set-pieces that you see, the amount of men that you put in the box, every cross from the opponent, everyone is playing the pass.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe is a massive player for us, so I\u2019m really happy, but he needs to continue and that game [vs. Liverpool] is in the past. The goal is in the past, let\u2019s move into the future.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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