4 of the best Manchester United players who deserve to be the new captain of Erik ten Hag, netizens are full of guesses?

Liputan6.com, Jakarta – Manchester United and Erik ten Hag are said to be looking for a replacement for the team captain, after Harry Maguire was officially removed from the squad nicknamed the Red Devils.

Since the arrival of ten Hag as coach of Manchester United for the 2022/2023 season, the England national team center back has rarely been starting eleven in various matches.

Despite playing an important role in bringing Manchester United to second place in the English Premier League and into the Europa League final for the 2020/21 season, Harry Maguire’s performance worsened the following season.

Due to his dissatisfaction with Maguire’s recent performance and often being the object of ridicule by various parties, MU coach Erik ten Hag decided not to play the England national team defender in the FA Cup final against Manchester City.

From some of the best players at MU, a number of names stick out and can be an attractive option to become the new captain of the Red Devils.

Quoting the Manchester Evening News, Tuesday (18/7/2023), here are 4 potential names that can replace Harry Maguire as captain of Manchester United.

1. Casemiro

Signed from Real Madrid this summer, Casemiro is an experienced and accomplished defensive midfielder with five Champions League titles under his belt.

He has also represented the Brazilian national team 71 times and scored seven goals for his national team.

Casemiro is considered one of the strong candidates to become the new captain of Manchester United, replacing Harry Maguire who was removed by Erik ten Hag.

He has the leadership qualities, winning mentality and professional attitude needed to lead a big team like United.

Casemiro has shown impressive form at the start of this season, scoring four goals and three assists in 28 matches in all competitions.