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Michael Carrick breaks silence on dropping Bruno Fernandes for Manchester United vs Bournemouth

Bruno Fernandes has been dropped to the bench for Man United's clash with Bournemouth after his criticism of Michael Carrick's tactics in midweek.

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 1:05 PM
Michael Carrick breaks silence on dropping Bruno Fernandes for Manchester United vs Bournemouth
Key Things to Know
  • Michael Carrick stated that benching Bruno Fernandes against Bournemouth was purely a footballing decision, not disciplinary.
  • Bruno Fernandes had publicly questioned Michael Carrick's tactical setup following Manchester United's 4-1 loss to Como.
  • Michael Carrick refused to rule out the possibility of stripping Bruno Fernandes of the club captaincy.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick stated that benching Bruno Fernandes for the match against Bournemouth was purely a footballing decision rather than disciplinary action. The decision came after Fernandes publicly criticized Carrick's tactical approach following a 4-1 midweek defeat to Como.

Carrick explained that selecting the starting lineup always involves tough choices aimed at achieving the right team performance. The manager also did not rule out potentially stripping Fernandes of the captaincy, stating he will always do what is best for the squad and the club.

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