Telles joined the club from FC Porto last summer as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer continues to strengthen the squad, with a view to having two high-quality operators vying for each position in the team.
Since making his debut in the UEFA Champions League win over Paris Saint-Germain, Alex has racked up 12 appearances in total and could make it 13 in today’s Emirates FA Cup tie against Liverpool.
The popular 28-year-old has watched from the bench in recent weeks as his team-mate Shaw caught the eye in defence, most notably shining in last weekend’s Premier League game at Anfield.