It comes after the United captain appeared to question Michael Carrick’s side’s tactical approach after Wednesday night’s 4-1 loss at Como.
Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has dropped captain Bruno Fernandes to the bench for Sunday's match against Bournemouth. The decision follows United's 4-1 defeat to Como on Wednesday, which marked the club's seventh consecutive match without a win. After that game, Fernandes publicly questioned the coaching staff's tactics regarding pressing.
Carrick emphasized team unity ahead of the match, refusing to confirm whether Fernandes would retain the captaincy. Writer Cerys Jones argues that dropping Fernandes is justified both to assert managerial authority and because of the midfielder's recent decline in form and attacking output.
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