How Many Games Will Harry Maguire Miss for Man United After 15-Month Prison Sentence?

The bad news for Manchester United and defender Harry Maguire continued following their 2-1 loss to Newcastle at St. James Park. Maguire has been handed a 15-month suspended sentence by the Greek courts for an incident involving him and three Greek policemen, when he was on holiday with his family in Mykonos in August 2020. The Harry Maguire prison sentence will be significant for interim head coach Michael Carrick and Man United as they chase UEFA Champions League qualification for next season.

The 33-year-old centre back faced allegations of non-serious assault, resisting arrest, and attempted bribery, and the courts convicted him on all three counts. While he was initially handed a 21-month sentence, the second conviction has seen a reduction to a period of 15 months.

According to Sky Sports, the player's legal team is expected to appeal to the Greek Supreme Court amid attempts to clear his name publicly. The British media outlet also suggests that Maguire has always vehemently denied any wrongdoing, and concerns were raised privately by his legal representatives about the conduct of the case against him.

How Many Games Will Harry Maguire Miss For Man United?

The recent updates suggest the player will not miss any games and continue playing for the club this season, and is expected to be available for interim coach Michael Carrick for the entire season, barring any injuries. The Englishman was in action for the Red Devils against a 10-man Newcastle team on Wednesday, where his team suffered a surprise 2-1 loss against Eddie Howe's men.

The Magpies went down after losing Jacob Ramsey late in the first half, after he picked up a second yellow card for a supposed dive simulation in Man United's 18-yard box. However, a thunderous left-foot strike by William Osula past a stunned Senne Lammens in the 90th minute helped Newcastle capture all three points in EPL matchweek 29.

How Has Harry Maguire Performed For Man United This Season?

The Englishman has made 16 appearances for Man United, while making two goal contributions from the centre back position this term. The most valuable contribution for Maguire came during the club's visit to arch rivals Liverpool, where his header in the 84th minute secured a rare yet crucial win for his team.