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Jose Mourinho ’s arrival at Manchester United will place question marks over several of the club’s players.
Only the likes of David de Gea, Wayne Rooney , Chris Smalling , Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford are likely to be certain of their place under the former Chelsea manager.
Others are unsuited to Mourinho's particular style of play. More still will be shipped out after failing to impress during Louis van Gaal's reign.
So who are the ten players most at risk and what are their chances of survival?
Take a look through the gallery below to see who might have to endure a few restless nights over the next few months, according to our chief football correspondent Mark Ogden.
Show all 9 1 /9Jose Mourinho's Manchester United hit list Jose Mourinho's Manchester United hit list Juan Mata The Spaniard perhaps has most to worry about from Mourinho’s appointment, having been sold to United by the Portuguese in 2014, but while Mata lacks the pace and physical strength to become a key man under Mourinho, his knack of scoring goals in big games may yet play in his favour. Survival rating: 6/10
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Jose Mourinho's Manchester United hit list Marcos Rojo The Argentine defender has endured an injury-hit time at Old Trafford since arriving from Sporting Lisbon two years ago. While Rojo possesses the physical attributes of a typical Mourinho defender, his poor concentration ensures his days will be numbered. Survival rating: 3/10
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Jose Mourinho's Manchester United hit list Ander Herrera The £28.8m midfielder is under threat with Mourinho because he lacks a defined role and has struggled to make an impact during two seasons at United. Does not do enough to influence games and could be offloaded this summer. Survival rating: 4/10
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Jose Mourinho's Manchester United hit list Daley Blind The Dutch defender became a key man under Louis van Gaal, impressing at centre-half last season having also played in midfield and at full-back. Blind may lose his centre-back position under Mourinho, but his versatility will earn him a stay of execution. Survival rating: 8/10
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Jose Mourinho's Manchester United hit list Phil Jones Once regarded as a future England centre-half, but Jones has endured an injury nightmare at Old Trafford. But Mourinho likes to build his teams around a core of domestic players and Jones may yet be given the chance to prove himself for that reason. Survival rating: 6/10
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Jose Mourinho's Manchester United hit list Bastian Schweinsteiger The Germany captain was a major disappointment last season having arrived to great fanfare from Bayern Munich. A Van Gaal loyalist, Schweinsteiger may find life too demanding under Mourinho and he appears an obvious candidate to be moved on. Survival rating: 2/10
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Jose Mourinho's Manchester United hit list Marouane Fellaini Fellaini divides opinion at Old Trafford, with many regarding the Belgian as typifying the worst of Van Gaal’s reign, but he is effective and Mourinho is likely to regarded the former Everton midfielder as a useful Plan B, particularly with his physical presence. Survival rating: 7/10
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Jose Mourinho's Manchester United hit list Memphis Depay Mourinho turned Arjen Robben into a star during his first spell at Chelsea and Depay arrived at United with a reputation as Holland’s successor to the Bayern Munich winger. He had a disastrous first season, though, and needs to improve his attitude to survive under Mourinho. Survival rating: 5/10
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Jose Mourinho's Manchester United hit list Adnan Januzaj Januzaj became a forgotten man under Van Gaal, but United still believe the Belgian can become a world-class talent. He will be forced to accept Mourinho’s tough approach, but it worked for Joe Cole at Chelsea and Januzaj could yet salvage his United career under the Special One. Survival rating: 6/10
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Do you agree with our list? Did we miss any out? Who would you like to see walk out the doors of Old Trafford and never return again?
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