Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag feels losing the captaincy can be good for Harry Maguire.

Ten Hag has taken the armband from Maguire and given it to Bruno Fernandes.

He said, "I think everyone can understand that for a player it's a disappointment but it can work out very good for the team and for Harry.

"He's an important player. We need four centre backs minimum. You have seen last season we played so many games and we are really pleased to have Harry in our squad.

"We need more than 11 players. We need that competition so he can fight himself in the team.

"He has potential and it's up to him to get his position. Now we can focus more on his role.

"A centre back has to communicate and organise. It's a big area where you have to perform as a centre half, there is prevention that you have to come into action."