Jose Mourinho has named his starting line-up for Manchester United’s Champions League opener against Young Boys.
The Portuguese tactician hands Diogo Dalot his first-team debut after two appearances with the club’s Under 23s. He replaces 33-year-old Antonio Valencia at right-back, with the Ecuadorian no longer expected to play two to three games a week.
Mourinho has also decided to stick by Chris Smalling and Victor Lindelof at centre-half to try build on some consistency at the back.
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Paul Pogba is handed the captain’s armband again and is joined by Nemanja Matic and Fred in midfield.
The attacking trio will please United’s attacking line-up with pace surrounding frontman Romelu Lukaku. Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford start on either flank and both are due a top performance.
And, what a way to get that opportunity, in the Champions League. Martial hasn’t got the same minutes as Rashford this season, both the attacking duo equally need to make a statement.
Lukaku will, hopefully, benefit from their directness and speed on the wings.
The full team is listed below.
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