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Bruno Fernandes aims ANOTHER swipe at Michael Carrick: Captain likes cryptic ‘loyalty’ social media post less than 24 hours after Man United boss dumped star to the bench

The Portuguese liked a cryptic Instagram post about 'loyalty' and 'no longer caring' on Sunday following the club's disastrous 3-0 thrashing at Old Trafford.

By LUKE POWER · Daily Mail

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 10:47 AM

Key Things to Know

Bruno Fernandes liked a cryptic social media post about loyalty after Michael Carrick benched him against Bournemouth.
Bournemouth defeated Manchester United 3-0 at Old Trafford, leaving United 16th in the Premier League.
Carrick dropped Fernandes after the captain publicly questioned tactical decisions following a 4-1 loss to Como.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes liked and subsequently removed a cryptic social media post regarding loyalty, less than 24 hours after being benched by manager Michael Carrick. The incident followed United's 3-0 home defeat against Bournemouth and came shortly after Fernandes publicly criticized the coaching staff's tactics after a 4-1 Champions League loss to Como.

Carrick's managerial position is currently uncertain following a run of only two victories in 12 matches, leaving the club 16th in the Premier League. Former player Gary Neville criticized Fernandes for his public remarks, while defender Harry Maguire publicly defended Carrick.

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