Maguire will play 'a lot' for Man Utd this season
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Harry Maguire is confident he will get plenty of starts at Manchester United this season.
Maguire lost out to Matthijs de Ligt for the middle central defensive role in Ruben Amorim's system for the Premier League defeat by Arsenal.
The 32-year-old did replace Luke Shaw 10 minutes from time but with no European football this season, rotation is likely to be minimised, so patience will be required.
As part of the six-man leadership group introduced by head coach Ruben Amorim, it is important Maguire reacted to his omission in the right way and set an example to the younger members of the United squad.
"I've always done that so it's not something I'll start now just because I'm in this leadership group," said Maguire, who has made 247 appearances for the Red Devils.
"Besides, I'm going to be playing a lot of games from the start. I know that.
"Yes, me and Matthijs have been playing that central role, but also we can play either side in the back three as well. I've done that for England and he has done it numerous times for the Netherlands as well.
"There's competition for places all over the pitch and I think that's healthy in the squad."