Why is Harry Maguire, the most expensive defender in history, 'trolled' every weekend?

Harry Maguire is not going through the best moment of his career. The defender and captain of Manchester United is the subject of criticism from the entire fan base, in addition to being booed every time the Red Devils play at home. Likewise, internet users do not spare him and whenever they can, they make memes about him. Why does this happen?

The answer is quite obvious, and it is that the English footballer has had bad matches with the Red Devils, from own goals to taking the ball away from his teammates. The former Leicester City player can't seem to complete a match without making these mistakes; he even tested Paul Pogba's patience after causing him a head injury.

This generates despair among all the fans of the English team, since Maguire arrived at the team as the most expensive defender in the history of football, with a value of 88 million. This surpasses Virgil Van Dijk's transfer to Liverpool FC. However, the level shown is even inexplicable after having two good seasons with Leicester's colors.

Maguire spoke to the English media about his bad moment. "Of course, I would say that this season I have had bad matches. But I wouldn't be playing every game in the starting eleven of Manchester United if I were playing badly in every game or not playing well enough. There is a reason why both coaches (Ole and Ralf) have put me in the starting eleven in every game, for what I bring to the team, for what I give to the starting eleven," he said, as reported by Bitbol.

Furthermore, he added: "But I also understand that I am the captain of this club, I cost a lot of money and, when things are not going well, when we are conceding many goals, I am going to be criticized."

In February, the English center-back got into discussions with Cristiano Ronaldo over the captain's armband, as the Portuguese wanted to "relieve pressure" on the defender due to the wave of criticism. However, Maguire never agreed to give it up, as reported by MARCA.

After United's defeat at Anfield against Liverpool, the English center-back reported to the authorities that he had received a bomb threat. And in the last Premier League duel against the Gunners, Maguire was not considered in the starting lineup and remained on the substitute bench throughout the match.