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Paul Pogba, Antonio Valencia Manchester United captain, Jose Mourinho, team news

Paul Pogba, Antonio Valencia Manchester United captain, Jose Mourinho, team news



JOSE Mourinho has confirmed Antonio Valencia will be his club captain for the coming season.


‘I’LL DIE, OR WE’LL KILL THEM’: WATCH POGBA’S INSANE WC SPEECH







Jose: Absolutely brilliant

Jose: Absolutely brilliant


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Antonio Valencia (R) has been selected by Jose Mourinho as the new Manchester United captain.
Antonio Valencia (R) has been selected by Jose Mourinho as the new Manchester United captain.Source: Getty Images
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Michael Carrick was the official skipper for the last campaign – although he hardly played while the armband was shared around with Valencia, 32, usually wearing it.


There have been calls from some quarters for Paul Pogba, 25, to take over after his inspirational speeches helped France win the World Cup.


France's midfielder Paul Pogba celebrates after scoring in the World Cup final.
France’s midfielder Paul Pogba celebrates after scoring in the World Cup final.Source: AFP

But the Special One will stick to the pecking order with Valencia, Ashley Young, Ander Herrera and Juan Mata tasked with keeping discipline.


Mourinho said: “The captain was Valencia last season, I think he’s going to be the captain and when he doesn’t play we have to make decisions.


JOSE MOURINHO CONFIDENT WORLD CUP HEROICS WILL LIFT PAUL POGBA


Manchester United's French midfielder Paul Pogba/
Manchester United’s French midfielder Paul Pogba/Source: AFP

“It depends on who is on the pitch, if Chris Smalling is, if Ashley Young is, if Ander Herrera is or Juan Mata is.


“If they are on the pitch we have an option.


“Nemanja Matic has all the attributes to be Manchester United captain as well but he arrived only one year ago.


“But I never care much about the captaincy, I care more about the life in the dressing room and the leaders.


“The armband means what it means.”


This article originally appeared in The Sun.



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JOSE Mourinho has confirmed Antonio Valencia will be his club captain for the coming season.‘I’LL DIE, OR WE’LL KILL THEM’: WATCH POGBA’S INSANE WC SPEECHJose: Absolutely brilliant1:04Antonio Valencia (R) has been selected by Jose Mourinho as the new Manchester United captain.Source: Getty Ima...

JOSE Mourinho has confirmed Antonio Valencia will be his club captain for the coming season.

‘I’LL DIE, OR WE’LL KILL THEM’: WATCH POGBA’S INSANE WC SPEECH

Jose: Absolutely brilliant

Jose: Absolutely brilliant

1:04
Antonio Valencia (R) has been selected by Jose Mourinho as the new Manchester United captain.
Antonio Valencia (R) has been selected by Jose Mourinho as the new Manchester United captain.Source: Getty Images
Round 1Brought to you by sportsbet

Michael Carrick was the official skipper for the last campaign - although he hardly played while the armband was shared around with Valencia, 32, usually wearing it.

There have been calls from some quarters for Paul Pogba, 25, to take over after his inspirational speeches helped France win the World Cup.

France's midfielder Paul Pogba celebrates after scoring in the World Cup final.
France's midfielder Paul Pogba celebrates after scoring in the World Cup final.Source: AFP

But the Special One will stick to the pecking order with Valencia, Ashley Young, Ander Herrera and Juan Mata tasked with keeping discipline.

Mourinho said: “The captain was Valencia last season, I think he’s going to be the captain and when he doesn’t play we have to make decisions.

JOSE MOURINHO CONFIDENT WORLD CUP HEROICS WILL LIFT PAUL POGBA

Manchester United's French midfielder Paul Pogba/
Manchester United's French midfielder Paul Pogba/Source: AFP

“It depends on who is on the pitch, if Chris Smalling is, if Ashley Young is, if Ander Herrera is or Juan Mata is.

“If they are on the pitch we have an option.

“Nemanja Matic has all the attributes to be Manchester United captain as well but he arrived only one year ago.

“But I never care much about the captaincy, I care more about the life in the dressing room and the leaders.

“The armband means what it means.”

This article originally appeared in The Sun.




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