Why Harry Maguire left separately to Man Utd squad after Hull defeat as argument rumours put to bed

HARRY MAGUIRE was not involved in an argument when he left the Manchester United team coach after their defeat to Hull City on Saturday. Sources say Maguire had a personal issue to deal with and had permission to make his own way home. Maguire arriving at Hull on Saturday Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Maguire received a warm welcome from his former club Credit: Reuters United players had a day off on Sunday, so were free to travel separately from the MKM Stadium and no argument took place. Maguire’s family are from Sheffield and it is possible he returned to his hometown given its proximity to Hull. Sign up for the Man United newsletter Thank you! United suffered a disastrous start to the season in Yorkshire, losing to a promoted side on the opening day for the first time in their history. Maguire also copped stick from fans online after appearing to get tangled with own team-mate Noussair Mazraoui for the Tigers’ second goal. Since Michael Carrick was appointed United head coach in January, players have almost always had a day off after a matchday. Under predecessors Ruben Amorim and Erik ten Hag, players always reported at the club’s Carrington training complex the day after a game for recovery sessions. United have granted their players permission to leave stadiums individually for several years. BEST ONLINE CASINOS – TOP SITES IN THE UK After the shambolic 4-0 defeat at Brighton in May 2022, Cristiano Ronaldo waited on his own in the away dressing room until his transportation was ready. Every United player and staff member had already boarded the team coach. Most read in Sport The most infamous case was after a 2-0 win at Burnley in September 2018 when Paul Pogba was picked up in a bespoke Rolls Royce. United manager Jose Mourinho did not give Pogba permission to enter the sports car at Turf Moor and suggested he switch vehicles after United had left the premises. However, Pogba then contacted United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward, who allowed him to skip getting on the team coach. Pogba was driven to Manchester Airport ahead of reporting for international duty with France. Harry Maguire appeared to hold team-mate Noussair Mazraoui during the opening goal against Hull City Comment now