New Manchester United coach Erik ten Hag told skipper Harry Maguire on Friday that it is up to him to win over the fans by performing better, IgbereTV reports
The Dutchman also said that he is still in the market for new players and needs “more options”, with United chasing Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong.
Ten Hag has stamped his mark on United during the pre-season tour of Asia and Australia but kept Maguire as captain despite the England centre-back struggling last year and being booed by fans.
The jeering has followed the 29-year-old to Australia, where Maguire was targeted by a smattering of fans in their 3-1 victory over Crystal Palace in Melbourne.
“We heard,” Ten Hag told reporters in Perth ahead of United’s friendly against Aston Villa on Saturday.
“But you see, if you perform, it slows down. It’s about how can we change it.
“The team and Harry can by performing, and that is the only focus.”
