Harry Maguire Once Showcased His Skills As A Winger, Manchester United Fans Want To Try Him There

Manchester United fans are debating if Harry Maguire can play left wing after seeing him take out two defenders while playing for Leicester City.

Maguire has been criticised this season for a string of underwhelming performances despite being heralded as one of United's best defenders.

Reports earlier this week claimed Maguire had spoken with interim manager Ralf Rangnick over relinquishing the captaincy, but those were shot down by Maguire himself and Rangnick on Friday.

What do United do with the world's most expensive defender then? Try him out wide?

It's an outrageous idea, but one that's seriously being discussed online.

One thing Maguire has never lacked is composure and ability on the ball, something he used to great effect during his time at Leicester.

The England international wasn't captain at the Foxes and he'd regularly roam forward with zero fear to progress play.

Leicester welcomed Brighton and Hove Albion to the King Power Stadium in February 2019 and Maguire's ability to get up the pitch was on full display.

Maguire produced a few stepovers and a drop of the shoulder to get between Martin Montoya and Yves Bissouma, before taking on Lewis Dunk and laying the ball off.

Leicester ended up winning that game 2-1 thanks to goals from Demarai Gray and Jamie Vardy.

United supporters have reacted to the footage and they're wondering if their captain has a calling up top.

One commented: "Put Sancho on RW, do far post crosses and Maguire can be top scorer in the league."

Another said: "He's pretty good going forward, I have always said this."

While a third put: "Don't show this to Ralf it'll be happening ASAP."

Maguire is expected to start alongside Raphael Varane when United take on bitter rivals Leeds United this weekend.

Varane dropped out of Tuesday's 2-0 win over Brighton with illness and Victor Lindelof partnered Maguire at the back, but it's expected he'll return to the starting XI.

Rangnick addressed the rumours the 28-year-old's position as captain was under jeopardy, with Cristiano Ronaldo allegedly waiting to take over.

He stressed per The Athletic: "I have never spoken with any player about a change of captaincy. This has never been an issue. It is me who decides who is captain.

"Harry is our captain and he will stay captain until the end of the season."