On Thursday, police were called to Manchester United player Harry Maguire's home after bomb threats were made against the 29-year-old.

The player lives with his fiancée and their two children.

- The safety of his family and those around him is obviously his first priority.

He will continue to prepare for this weekend's match as usual and we will not leave any comments, the statement continues according to the BBC.

Manchester United has not lived up to the high expectations of the big team and midfielder Maguire has had to endure harsh criticism for a long period.

On Tuesday, the team lost to rival Liverpool 4-0.

The team also includes the Swedish duo Victor Nilsson Lindelöf and Anthony Elanga.