Last Season's Target For Fan And Expert Criticism, Harry Maguire: So Disappointing, It's A Setback

Manchester United defender and captain Harry Maguire. (Photo: Twitter @ManUtd)

JAKARTA - Manchester United captain Harry Maguire admits his career suffered a setback last season. He is also aware of being the target of criticism from Red Devils supporters and experts.

In fact, not only did he receive scorn from Manchester United supporters, he was also scorned by England's supporters. Maguire admits, last season was very disappointing.

"As an individual I didn't play well and as a team we certainly didn't play well," he said, as reported by The Sun.

"But a good career can last ten to 15 years and you're never going to have every year where it goes smoothly and you don't run into trouble."

"You have to fight, you have setbacks and last year was of course a setback for myself in my career. But it's behind us now and we are looking forward to the future and bringing this club back to winning trophies, that's the point."

Signs of MU's revival have been seen in the two pre-season matches that were played. After the win over Liverpool, Maguire led his team to a 4-1 win over Melbourne Victory.

Maguire was determined to make up for last season's failure with their lowest points total in the Premier League. The presence of a new manager, Erik ten Hag, feels the former Leicester City defender can bring a bright future ahead

"We are really looking forward to this season. Everyone, the players and the club, knows last year wasn't good enough, but it's a new start and we have a great season ahead."

"Erik and his coaching staff brought their ideas and in the first two games you got a glimpse of the principals. We're trying to be ready for the first Premier League game, that's what's important. All we're doing now is building on that first game, ' closed the Manchester United captain.