Harry Maguire has revealed Manchester United players are being monitored with GPS tracking as the squad works through individual fitness plans before pre-season.
The defender is among the senior United players not involved at the 2026 World Cup, giving Michael Carrick a larger group than usual to prepare before the club’s July return.
According to a fresh report from The Sun, United have given players summer programmes and GPS devices so staff can keep tabs on their conditioning before the first formal sessions.
Why Maguire’s update matters for United
The detail is small, but the timing is significant. United are entering Carrick’s first full pre-season and the manager will want standards set early, particularly with Champions League football back on the calendar.
Maguire’s situation also matters. Missing England’s World Cup squad gives him a rare uninterrupted summer, but it also means he has to arrive at Carrington ready to compete immediately for a centre-back place.
For supporters, the GPS update points to a stricter fitness culture around the squad. United cannot afford a slow build-up if Carrick wants intensity, availability and defensive reliability in place before the first friendly fixtures arrive.
