Rio Ferdinand Names Man United Player Who Should Replace Harry Maguire as Captain After Liverpool Win

• Man United legend Rio Ferdinand has backed Bruno Fernandes to replace Harry Maguire as the club's captain
• Rio contends that handing Fernandes the captain's armband will restore the midfielder's form and consistency
• Fernandes led the Red Devils out of the tunnel during United's clash with rivals Liverpool on Monday night
• Erik ten Hag made a drastic tactical decision as he resolved to start Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez in the heart of defence at the expense of Maguire

Rio Ferdinand has backed Bruno Fernandes to replace Harry Maguire as the Manchester United captain.

Fernandes was temporarily handed the captaincy role during United's clash with Liverpool on Monday night, August 22.

The Portuguese midfielder was afforded the opportunity to captain the side after Erik ten Hag resolved to bench Maguire for the Old Trafford cracker.

According to Metro UK, the Red Devils were in the best form of their lives as they staged an epic performance to down the Reds 2-1.

Video: Awkward moment Maguire leads his United teammates to stand on the wrong side of the tunnel emerges

Football

Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez were particularly impressive at the heart of defence, with their perfect partnership raising concerns about the chances of Maguire finding his way back into the team.

Rio Ferdinand wants Harry Maguire replaced as captain

Ferdinand now contends it is about time Maguire is replaced as the United captain, backing Fernandes for the role.

According to the former England international, handing Fernandes the captain's armband will help restore the midfielder's form and consistency.

"I think I’d stick with who we’ve got at the moment, he looks like he [Fernandes] feeds off that responsibility," Ferdinand told Vibe.

"I think when Bruno came here, he was the main man, a cult figure because of his performances and goals and that was kind of put in the shadows when Cristiano Ronaldo came. He’s come off the levels as much as anyone because he was hitting such high levels.

Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez reveals that he is ready to play for free for Man United amidst striker crisis

Football

"Listen, the levels he was hitting he couldn’t continue that because it was ridiculous what he was doing, the output. But to drop off from where he was, he would benefit the most from getting the armband," he added.

Chelsea have inquired about underfire Manchester United captain Harry Maguire

Earlier, Sports Brief also reported that Chelsea have reportedly inquired about the availability of embattled Manchester United defender Harry Maguire.

Chelsea are said to be keen to bring Maguire to Stamford Bridge as their search for a centre-back continues.

The Blues were heavily interested in Leicester City's Wesley Fofana, but the asking price might price them out of a deal.

Thomas Tuchel went into the transfer market knowing he had to look for defensive reinforcements following the departure of Andreas Christensen and Antonio Rudiger.