Five Manchester United stars with uncertain futures under Jose Mourinho

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Daley Blind

Another multi-functional player that may be surplus to requirements is Dutch international Daley Blind. The stalwart under former manager Louis van Gaal, Blind performed well at centre-back, yet questions persisted as to whether he was commanding enough to make central

Blind can also play left-back, as he did in the World Cup in 2014, yet upon Luke Shaw’s return this slot could be taken by the Englishman providing he’s fully fit.

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The Dutch international has been linked to a number of clubs recently, with a surprise transfer to Arsenal being tipped. Barcelona are also rumoured to have an interest, however Blind is apparently determined to prove himself to Mourinho and remain at Old Trafford.

Marcus Rojo

Like Blind, Marcus Rojo is another international defender that can operate as both a centre-back and on the left side. After a solid 2014 World Cup, Rojo, with slight complication, sealed a transfer to United. Over his duration at United, he has struggled with injury problems while also looking shaky at times.

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The Argentine has had a turbulent time under former manager Van Gaal, as the two got off to the wrong start with Rojo’s passport problems ahead of pre-season, while he often played too casually at centre-back. The questions around his commitment soon came, with Rojo generating a #Rojoisred hashtag to reinstate his love for United.

With Mourinho, the former Sporting man seems to have his work cut out in terms of impressing his new manager. The former Madrid manager likes an assured centre-half, as shown by his faith in John Terry and Gary Cahill, and Rojo does not fit the bill. His duration at left-back may be cut short as well with his defensive capabilities in question, although the Argentinian impresses going forward.