Harry Maguire is set to step back into the shadows at Manchester United after a painful week in the spotlight playing for England.
Maguire returned to United yesterday for treatment on a muscle injury that has cast doubt over his availability for Sunday’s Manchester derby at the Etihad.
Even if the United skipper is declared fit to face Manchester City, the best he could hope for is a seat on the bench after losing his place under manager Erik ten Hag.
Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez are now firmly established as Ten Hag’s first-choice partnership in central defence.