Manchester United will be without captain Bruno Fernandes for the crucial match against Liverpool due to a yellow card accumulation.
When asked about his captain pick for the Liverpool game during his pre-game press conference, head coach Erik ten Hag refused to answer, while Harry Maguire is also out due to injury.
Bruno Fernandes appears disheartened following Manchester United’s 3-0 defeat against Bournemouth at Old Trafford. Clive Brunskill took the photograph.
Potential Manchester United captains
1. Marcus Rashford
According to the Evening Standard, the academy star was certified fit for the game after missing training this week due to illness, and he might be pushed right back into the starting lineup for the key Northwest derby.
He is the most likely replacement for Fernandes as captain. He’s been a member of the club his entire life and formerly worn the armband.
3. Luke Shaw
Erik ten Hag cleared another injury doubt for the game at his press conference. He hobbled out at halftime of United’s 1-0 loss to Bayern Munich at Old Trafford, which knocked the club out of the Champions League.
With Maguire’s injury, his versatility makes him a contender for the starting lineup, most likely at center-back. He has been with the club since 2013 and could be given the captaincy.
3. Scott McTominay
Although just a few Manchester United fans want to see it, the Scotland international is a candidate to captain the club against Liverpool. With five goals in 13 games this season, he is the club’s highest scorer in the league. Despite his powerful tackling abilities, he has yet to get booked.
He has been with the club since he was six years old and has been a member of the first team since 2017. He would be honored to be the team’s captain at Anfield.
Fernandes will miss the match against Liverpool
Fernandes was suspended for Liverpool’s match at Anfield after receiving an unnecessary yellow card in United’s 3-0 loss to Bournemouth at Old Trafford.
Fernandes, who had already had four yellow cards, was booked for disobedience towards the referee after Marcus Rashford was fouled, his fifth booking of the season.