Rio Ferdinand has alleged that it was a fault to make Harry Maguire Manchester United captain.
Maguire took over the captaincy from Ashley Young in January 2020 after his £80million move to United from Leicester.
But the England international has received widespread criticism throughout United’s struggling campaign.
“The fact that he has had the armband has given him that grace. Which it would do. I think he was given it too early,’ Ferdinand told Vibe with Five.
It’s a hard enough job coming into Manchester United, getting your feet under the table and stating to feel comfortable as it as without the added pressure of being captain.
‘Being captain is a massive responsibility, there starting or that goes with it, a big weight on your shoulders.
‘You need to experience being there for some time to carry that weight. It was more important for Maguire to come in and concentrate on becoming a Manchester United mainstay than being captain.’
According to the former Red Devil player, David de Gea should have earned the armband instead of England international Hurry Maguire.
‘David de Gea would have been my choice because of the time he’s been there and he knows what it takes to win.
‘This is all with hindsight but you have to got to think about these times that might come with someone like Harry Maguire, new at the club in that sense. And that added pressure is weighing on him heavily at the moment.’