Speaking at a press conference after the 1-0 victory over Kristiansund at the Ullevaal Stadium, the manager was asked whether David De Gea, who wore the armband for the first 60 minutes, would get the responsibility on a permanent basis.
Club captain Antonio Valencia has departed and joined L.D.U. Quito, prompting the need for a new appointment, although Ashley Young, who skippered the side for the final half-hour in Oslo, regularly took on the leadership duties last term.
“We've got different captain types,” explained the boss. “There are vocal leaders and players like David, who has merit with what he's done and he'll play the majority of the games.