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'Man United's football hasn't suited him': Rio Ferdinand DEFENDS struggling Harry Maguire and suggests his poor form could be down to the club's style, as he compares star's situation to Gerard Pique's unsuccessful spell at Old Trafford

Rio Ferdinand has defended Manchester United captain Harry Maguire amid recent criticism as he likened the defender to his former team-mate Gerard Pique.

Maguire has faced heavy criticism for his below-par displays at Old Trafford this term. He has made a number of high-profile mistakes in what has been a tumultuous season as part of a defence that has conceded 42 goals in 31 Premier League games.

However, the 29-year-old has been a stalwart of Gareth Southgate's England squad, impressing throughout the Three Lions' run to the Euro 2020 final last summer.