Speaking after the Reds' 5-4 penalty shoot-out win against AC Milan in Cardiff, the boss said that the 34-year-old, who often filled in as skipper in Antonio Valencia's absence last season, will take the captaincy when he is named in the team.

Goalkeeper David De Gea wore the armband at the Principality Stadium, despite Young's introduction as a second-half substitute.

“David’s obviously in contention, [but] Ash, when he's on the pitch, will carry the armband. When Ash starts, he'll be carrying the armband,” said Ole in his post-match press conference.

When asked if this meant that the right-back had replaced Valencia - who moved to L.D.U. Quito in the summer - as club captain, Ole's reply was short and to the point.