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MATT'S NOT NICE

Manchester United defender Matteo Darmian hit with parking ticket after leaving £160,000 Bentley Bentayga on yellow line

The utility man has made just one appearance for the Red Devils this season - the opening game win over Leicester City

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FROM being described as his team's "emergency man" one day to picking up a parking ticket the next - it's safe to say it hasn't been the best 48 hours for Manchester United's Matteo Darmian.

The 28-year-old was told he could leave Old Trafford earlier this summer with Napoli waiting in the wings.

 A traffic warden places a parking ticket on Matteo Darmian's Bentley on Monday
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A traffic warden places a parking ticket on Matteo Darmian's Bentley on MondayCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
 Darmian cut a frustrated figure when returning to his vehicle in Wilmslow town centre
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Darmian cut a frustrated figure when returning to his vehicle in Wilmslow town centreCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke

The versatile defender has made just one appearance so far this season - the 2-1 win over Leicester City on the opening weekend.

So needless to say Darmian wouldn't have been thrilled to hear Jose Mourinho's comments over the weekend - confirming that he is unlikely to get much game time, if any, this season.

He said: “Young and Shaw are both different players and I think they both understand that one is a young player and the other is the experienced one.

"It's good for us to have these two options, plus Darmian.

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 The 28-year-old, left, has played just once for the Red Devils this season
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The 28-year-old, left, has played just once for the Red Devils this seasonCredit: Getty Images - Getty
 Jose Mourinho, right, says Darmian is his "emergency man"
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Jose Mourinho, right, says Darmian is his "emergency man"Credit: Getty - Contributor

“He is my emergency man, he is always ready for everything.”

And then today, having had lunch with a friend at renowned Italian restaurant Cibo in Wilmslow, he returned back to his car to find he had received a visit from a traffic warden.

Understandably frustrated, Darmian took off the notice before leaving in his bright, red £160,000 Bentley Bentayga.

The good news for Darmian is that the £60 fine, for parking on a single yellow time inside the restricted time listed, will be halved if the amount is paid within 14 days.

Unfortunately for him though, barring a injury crisis at Old Trafford it's very doubtful we'll be seeing much of Darmian on the field anytime soon.

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