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The discontent at Manchester United continues with under-fire manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reportedly questioned by one first-team player over why he appointed Harry Maguire as captain of the club.
The Red Devils are going through turmoil at present, having conceded nine goals in their last two Premier League matches - a 4-2 defeat at Leicester City on October 16 that was followed up by a humiliating 5-0 home loss to bitter rivals Liverpool on Sunday.
And according to reports, a clear-the-air meeting between players and management occurred just two days after the former result - with players not holding back on their opinions.
Harry Maguire's status as Man United captain has been reportedly questioned by a team-mate
Maguire was officially named United captain in January 2020 - just six months after joining
In a clear-the-air meeting, one unnamed player questioned Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's decision
The Times claims that one aspect that had irked a member of the squad was the elevation of Maguire as captain just six months after joining the club.
The England centre back was signed in an £80million deal from Leicester in August 2019 but by January 2020 he was handed the armband on a permanent basis.
The 28-year-old was picked ahead of the likes of David de Gea and Marcus Rashford who were longer-serving members at Old