Senegal defender Nobel Mendy starts for Hull City against Manchester United

Senegalese defender Nobel Mendy has been named in Hull City’s starting line-up for their Premier League opener against Manchester United following his summer move from Rayo Vallecano.

The promoted side begin their campaign at the MKM Stadium, where they face Manchester United in their first match back in the Premier League.

Mendy has been handed an immediate opportunity to make his mark in English football, with the Senegal international selected from the start for the opening fixture.

The defender joined Hull City during the summer after leaving Spanish club Rayo Vallecano and will now make his first appearance in the Premier League.

His first league match in England presents a major test, with Hull facing one of the competition’s most prominent sides on the opening day.

Mendy will be tasked with helping Hull City deal with Manchester United’s attacking threat as the newly promoted club begin their return to the top flight.

The Senegalese defender’s selection means he has been trusted from the outset by Hull’s coaching staff rather than being introduced gradually after arriving at the club.

The fixture also gives Mendy an early opportunity to demonstrate his ability at Premier League level after making the move from Spain.

Hull City earned promotion to the Premier League this season and will now begin the challenge of competing against established top-flight opposition.

Their first test could hardly be more demanding, with Manchester United providing the opposition at the MKM Stadium.

Mendy will face a Manchester United side featuring players including Bruno Fernandes and Bryan Mbeumo as he begins his Premier League career.

For the Senegalese defender, the match represents the start of a new chapter following his transfer to Hull City.

His inclusion in the starting XI ensures that his Premier League debut will come immediately on the opening day, with Hull City turning to their new defender as they begin life in the top flight.

The meeting with Manchester United will therefore provide Mendy with his first taste of Premier League football and an opportunity to make an early impression with his new club.

Hull City have opted to put their new Senegalese defender straight into the action, giving him the chance to begin his English top-flight career against Manchester United.