Published 13:06 IST, October 5th 2020

Man United fans ask if 'Cavani can play centre-back' after Maguire's defensive horror show

Maguire's shambolic performance in the Man United vs Tottenham game prompted fans to ask whether the Cavani transfer will help them defensively.

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Multiple reports covering Man United transfer news have confirmed impending arrival of star forward Edinson Cavani. Uruguayan is set to become club’s second signing of summer, in what has been a tough window for Manchester United. However, after club’s heavy loss to Tottenham in Premier League, while referring to Cavani transfer cheekily Man United fans suggested striker should help side out defensively, rar than up front.

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Maguire called out for poor performance in Man United vs Tottenham game

Several Man United players h an evening to forget in Man United vs Tottenham game, with players being called out publicly for ir poor performances. However, majority of Man United fans were critical of Harry Maguire, with defender at centre of a bizarre error that led to first Tottenham goal. Harry Maguire was called out for his shocking defensive performance during Man United vs Tottenham, with England defender failing to he ball clear effectively for first goal.

In a bizarre incident, Harry Maguire highlights reel for game also showed Englishman pulling his teammate Luke Shaw to ground while trying to defend, which allowed Tottenham to score equaliser through Tanguy Ndombele

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Fans react to Cavani transfer and Man United vs Tottenham game

With game ending in a 6-1 loss at home for Man United, fans called out club for igring side’s defensive needs when it comes to transfers. Multiple reports covering Man United transfer news have linked club to several attacking options like Jon Sancho and Ousmane Dembele. With Cavani transfer all but confirmed, fans trolled club for failing to bring in a player who can shore up side defensively. While Man United would have hoped that club’s fans would be excited by Cavani transfer, many took to Twitter to express ir displeasure at lack of defensive reinforcements.

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Several fans pointed out Man United’s defensive record this season, which has seen m concede 11 goals in ir first three league games for just  second time in club's history. Referring to Cavani transfer, Man United fans cheekily asked wher 33-year-old striker can replace Harry Maguire at centre-back. Fans also criticized club for prioritizing Cavani transfer inste of defenders, with many pointing out that Alex Telles transfer is yet to be completed. 

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13:06 IST, October 5th 2020