Why I played Raphael Varane instead of Harry Maguire against Liverpool – Erik ten Hag

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag dropped Harry Maguire for the game against Liverpool and started Raphael Varane instead.

Explaining his decision to drop Maguire and start Varane, Ten Hag said before the game: “Varane is a very experienced player, won everything and will bring the communication in the back four.

“We want mobility and agility in the back four.”

Ten Hag also dropped Cristiano Ronaldo, Luke Shaw and Fred from the starting XI and the team responded by beating Liverpool 2-1.