Manchester United will face Lyon in an international friendly on Wednesday at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh, England. Harry Maguire has been stripped of captaincy of the side by manager Erik ten Hag after limited appearances during last season. Here’s what you need to know to tune in for this historic match.
The match is set to kick off at 9:00 a.m. EST and will be available on ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes. Can’t make it in front of the TV? Stream the match live on DirecTV or Sling. DirecTV also offers a free trial. Don’t miss out on this development in the storied history of Manchester United!
Harry Maguire, current Manchester United captain, dropped a bombshell after being informed of a change in the team’s leadership. In an emotional statement on Twitter, Maguire recounted his disappointment yet vowed to continue giving his all every time he wears the shirt. Unsurprisingly, the news has been met with much fanfare as they thank him for leading United over the past three and a half years.
Having only made eight Premier League starts last season, it’s no surprise that speculation concerning his future at Old Trafford has been rampant. Now Bruno Fernandes is expected to take permanent ownership of the armband, despite having fewer career appearances under his belt. Such decision by the manager is likely to be questioned amidst Maguire’s towering presence since joining from Leicester City for a fee of €80 million in 2019. Although, this is set to be his last contribution to Manchester United, fans can look forward to the defender continuing to excel in football in whichever club he may join next.