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Chelsea have made a shock enquiry about Harry Maguire’s availability amid growing doubt over the central defender’s future at Manchester United, according to the Daily Mail.
Christian Pulisic is reportedly preparing to hold crunch talks with Chelsea in a bid to carve out a regular first-team role ahead of the World Cup – and will push for an exit if his demands are not met.
There has been suggestions that Maguire’s position in ten Hag’s starting XI could be in jeopardy for the game against Jurgen Klopp’s side following United’s poor start to the season.
United’s first two matches of the season have both ended in defeat – a 2-1 home loss to Brighton on the opening day before last weekend’s embarrassing 4-0 defeat at Brentford.
Ten Hag is understood to be plotting changes to his team for the visit of Liverpool as he looks to trigger a response from his squad.
And Maguire’s place in the team is understood to be under threat with Raphael Varane – who has started the season on the bench – pushing for a return to the team. ten Hag will make a final decision in the next 24 hours.
If Maguire is withdrawn from the starting XI, it would raise major doubts over his future at United under ten Hag.
In the blue half of the city, champions Manchester City jet straight off to Spain on a four-day jaunt after Sunday’s game at Newcastle United. In an unusual move, the Premier League champions are facing Barcelona in a friendly for charity at the Nou Camp on Wednesday evening.