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Gary Neville has openly questioned Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's decision to hand Bruno Fernandes another start in Manchester United's dead-rubber Europa League clash against Real Sociedad.
The red-hot playmaker was named as United's captain for the second leg at Old Trafford, despite his team having recorded a thrilling 4-0 win in the first showdown in Turin last week.
And the line-up from boss Solskjaer has resulted in many raised eyebrows, despite Fernandes' previous insistence that he does not need a rest.
© Provided by Daily MailGary Neville questioned the decision to start Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes again
After United's strong line-up for the return tie was unveiled, Neville took to Twitter to share his surprise.
'Surprised he's playing,' he wrote.
Fernandes has made 37 appearances already this season, scoring 25 goals, across all competitions.
© Provided by Daily MailNeville took to Twitter to share his surprise with Fernandes featuring against Real Sociedad
© Provided by Daily MailUnited legend Neville's view was shared by a large number of bemused social media users
A clash against top-four rivals Chelsea awaits this weekend, however, leaving the selection of Fernandes a risky move from Solskjaer.
His consistent performances in the No 10 position have turned him into a key player at Old Trafford, and the Portugal international was awarded the armband again.
Speaking ahead of the clash, Solskjaer explained that Fernandes' drive and desire for success made him the perfect player to lead United out.
© Provided by Daily MailOle Gunnar Solskjaer explained the selection before kick-off and gave Fernandes the armband
'He's done it before,' he said. 'He's one of the vocal ones.
I know we're going in 4-0 up but sometimes it's going to change your mentality because you might think "we can step it down a peg or two."
'Bruno won't allow that.'
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