Dwight Yorke believes Bruno Fernandes may have already been told he will replace Harry Maguire as Manchester United’s permanent captain.
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Maguire was dropped from the United starting XI by Erik ten Hag following the dismal season opening defeats to Brighton and Brentford, with Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane now the manager’s firm first-choice pairing.
His chances of forcing his way back into the side were hampered by a hamstring injury suffered on international duty with England with the former Leicester City unavailable for United’s last seven games.
As a result of Maguire’s absence, both enforced and a result of being dropped, Fernandes has captained the side.