Newcastle striker Callum Wilson has spoken out about the current form of Manchester United captain Harry Maguire.
The defender has struggled to make an impact this season after a rocky start to the campaign.
Man United lost heavily to Brighton and Brentford during the opening games of the season and Maguire was eliminated as a result of the games.
Erik ten Hag opted to switch his defense with Tyrell Malacia also coming in to replace Luke Shaw.
The new defensive line, including the association of Lisandro MartÃnez and Raphael Varane, has worked wonders ever since.
Unfortunately for Maguire, he has faced massive criticism since the start of the season with fans calling for him to be stripped of the captaincy.
Ten Hag has always been clear that he will continue to be captain and has maintained it that way since his first press conference where he confirmed that the defender will maintain his role.
Via The Manchester Evening News, Callum Wilson has shared his sympathy for Maguire’s form this season.
The striker also admitted that he would welcome the defender to St James Park if he ever moved to the club.
Wilson told the Footballer’s Football Podcast: “I feel sorry for Harry because he is an amazing player.”
“He will manage to get out of this. It’s a shame to see him as a professional teammate and someone who has played with him and against him and knows he’s a good player.”
“I would carry it in my gear every day of the week. That’s how I rate it.”
“It’s a shame, but when you are such a high-profile player and you play for Manchester United and England, you are much more in the spotlight and your mistakes are much more scrutinized.”
The out-of-form defender is still expected to travel to Qatar with England to take part in the World Cup.
United fans hope he can improve and return to the club in December fit and ready to go to games.
The Red Devils face Wilson and his Newcastle teammates in the Premier League this weekend with Ten Hag hoping the team continues to find its form.
