Matthijs de Ligt has been named on Manchester United’s bench for their Premier League opener against Fulham – but fellow new signing Noussair Mazraoui starts.
The defensive duo arrived at Old Trafford just three days ago in a £60million double deal from Bayern Munich but Erik ten Hag has opted to leave De Ligt among his substitutes with Harry Maguire and Lisandro Martinez selected instead.
The Netherlands centre back has taken part in only a handful of sessions alongside his team-mates but has made United’s matchday squad as expected.
Mazraoui has been drafted in at left back with Luke Shaw ruled out through injury.
More to follow.
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