Maguire to Sit Out Chelsea Match After Receiving Additional One-Game Suspension

Manchester United's Harry Maguire has been handed an additional one-match ban for misconduct, resulting in his absence from the upcoming trip to Chelsea. An independent regulatory commission charged Maguire on April 1 for behaving in an "improper manner" towards fourth official Matt Donohue after receiving a red card against Bournemouth on March 20. Maguire was reacting to being sent off for denying a goalscoring opportunity when he pushed Evanilson, leading to a penalty kick that equalized the game in added time. He has already served a suspension for the red card, missing the 2-1 defeat to Leeds, and will now miss the match against Chelsea due to the additional ban. Maguire admitted to the offense and was fined £30,000. According to the FA's written reasons, Donohue claimed Maguire said, "You're a joke, you're all a f****** joke," as he left the field, although Maguire denied insulting the official, stating he said something like "it is a f****** joke." Manchester United will be without both Maguire and Lisandro Martinez against Chelsea, as Martinez was also sent off for pulling Dominic Calvert-Lewin's hair during the defeat to Leeds. With Maguire suspended, Manchester United's center-back options are limited, and the team may have to rely on less experienced players or explore alternative solutions.