Harry Maguire was unable to hide his dejected look in his first appearance since his absence from England’s squad for the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada became known.
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The 33-year-old defender was seen arriving at Manchester United’s last training session of the season, before the clash with Brighton, and there was a look of despondency in his eyes.
Regarding Thomas Tuchel’s decision, he was “shocked and devastated”: “There is nothing I have loved more than wearing this shirt and representing my country over the years,” he wrote on social media, adding: “I wish the players all the best for this summer.”
The player’s mother said she was “absolutely outraged” by the outcome, while his brother, Joe, classified the decision as “the worst you’ve ever seen.” For her part, Maguire’s wife, Fern, shared on Instagram that she was “beyond devastated.” «There was nothing more you could have done to prove your worth. I don’t need to tell you how much you are admired, it’s just a shame that you were confronted with a single opinion. Forever with you, my love», he published.
At Friday’s press conference, English coach Thomas Tuchel justified his decision, defending other controversial choices such as the absences of Cole Palmer and Phil Foden, and the inclusions of Jordan Henderson and Ivan Toney.
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