On Tuesday evening Manchester United take on FC Basel in their Champions League Group A opener and boss José Mourinho has unveiled his starting XI on Manchester United's Official Website. Summer signing Victor Lindelöf will start in the center of defence alongside, what has come as a surprise to many - Chris Smalling.
Although Mourinho has opted to play defenders Eric Bailly and Phil Jones in all four of United's Premier League games this season, the duo are unable to participate in Tuesday's clash due to bans from UEFA. However, the inclusion of Smalling has raised eyebrows of fans considering the 27-year-old's inconsistency in defence.