Former Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo has launched a scathing attack on his ex-teammate and current club captain Harry Maguire.
Rojo, who was mainly a benchwarmer during their shared time at United, expressed his disappointment that Maguire was favored ahead of him by former United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
In a recent interview, Rojo revealed that he held talks with Solskjaer, in which he urged the Norwegian to play him over the struggling Maguire.
Despite Rojo’s intervention, Maguire remained a key member of Solskjaer’s team until he was sacked in November 2021.
Maguire continued to feature heavily under interim boss Ralf Rangnick, but has struggled to convince current United manager Erik ten Hag since the Dutchman’s arrival last summer.
Instead, Martinez and Varane have emerged as the first-choice center-back pairing, although Ten Hag has insisted that there is still a place for Maguire in his plans for the Red Devils.
It’s clear that Rojo still harbors resentment towards Maguire, and his recent comments reveal the frustration he felt at being overlooked in favor of the Englishman.
While it’s understandable that Rojo would feel disappointed about not playing more regularly, his remarks about Maguire are disrespectful and unprofessional.
It’s important for former players to show respect to their ex-teammates, especially those who are still playing for the same club.
Rojo’s comments are unlikely to have a significant impact on the current situation at Manchester United.
Maguire is still an important player for the team, and it remains to be seen whether he will be able to win back his place in the starting lineup.
Regardless of what happens on the pitch, it’s important for all players to conduct themselves in a professional and respectful manner, both on and off the field.