Dwight Yorke believes that Bruno Fernandes will bring his own style to the Manchester United captaincy and any potential shortcomings in his leadership skills will be forgotten if the Reds are winning.
The Portugal midfielder has been given the armband by United boss Erik ten Hag as a change was made with the captaincy this summer.
Harry Maguire was stripped of it after falling down the pecking order at Old Trafford. With Maguire on the bench for large spells last season behind the likes of Lisandro Martinez, Raphael Varane and Victor Lindelof at centre-half, Fernandes took the captain's armband for much of the campaign.
This summer's decision has solidified that choice by Ten Hag. Want to join our MUFC Pro club for a totally ad-free version of the MEN’s Man United app packed with premium features? Click here READ MORE: A selection debate and new pecking order - what Manchester United learnt from their pre-season tour Treble-winning former United striker Yorke believes Ten Hag made the call to appoint Fernandes as his new permanent skipper thanks to the midfielder's regular time on the pitch, plus the length of time he has now been at Old Trafford and is familiar with United.