Manchester United travel to Sunderland in the early Premier League kick-off on Sunday, and will be led out by Marouane Fellaini.
The much-maligned Belgian captains the side, as several senior United players miss out for the game at the Stadium of Light.
Wayne Rooney isn’t in the squad, Michael Carrick is on the bench, Chris Smalling is injured and David de Gea misses the game.
Mourinho tells Sky De Gea has a 'little problem'. Should be back next week. #mufc
— Samuel Luckhurst (@samuelluckhurst) April 9, 2017
That leaves one man to take up the captaincy – Fellaini.
The Belgian midfielder has never been a fan favourite at Old Trafford, but Mourinho seems to trust him. He’s also the longest-serving player in the United XI.
However, the reaction to Mourinho’s decision was one of derision.
https://twitter.com/AshRichards7/status/851035668537106432
Marouane Fellaini has been named as Manchester United captain this afternoon! A sad day for the club. #bbcfootball
— Andrew Priestley (@A_Priestley89) April 9, 2017
Maroune Fellaini leading Manchester United Football Club out of the tunnel. pic.twitter.com/VzaVqUWn7R
— m (@IceColdToto) April 9, 2017
https://twitter.com/ManUtd_HQ/status/851035537523822592
Here’s the United team for the game:
Here's today's #MUFC team to face Sunderland… #SUNMUN pic.twitter.com/jBY4Vjth2t
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) April 9, 2017
And here’s Sunderland’s starting XI:
📝 David Moyes has made one change to the team that started v @LCFC on Tuesday night ahead of today's game v @ManUtd pic.twitter.com/pxW8kUHtU9
— Sunderland AFC (@SunderlandAFC) April 9, 2017
