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Scott McTominay will captain Manchester United against Liverpool on Sunday.
The midfielder will lead old the Red Devils in the absence of Bruno Fernandes, who is suspended after picking up five yellow cards.
Erik ten Hag’s team selection left him with few options for who would skipper the team, with former captain Harry Maguire missing through an injury picked up in the Champions League.
‘I’m sure he will be a communicator. I’m sure he will be an example of passion and desire’.
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Scott McTominay will captain Manchester United against Liverpool on Sunday afternoon
McTominay was partnered in midfield by Kobbie Mainoo and Sofyan Amrabat as Ten Hag looked for a solution to playing without his captain for the first time this season.
Marcus Rashford, meanwhile – potentially another captaincy candidate – was on the bench after struggling with illness.
