Manchester United's Chris Smalling: Suspended for Premier League opener

Smalling is suspended for Manchester United's Premier League opener against Bournemouth due to the red card he picked up in the FA Cup final back in May, the club confirmed Friday.

Analysis:

Earlier reports indicated that Smalling would be able to serve his suspension during the Community Shield against Leicester City, but apparently that is not the case, forcing manager Jose Mourinho to use a patchwork central defense for the opener. Phil Jones could start in his place, as could Daley Blind, alongside Eric Bailly.