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What is wrong with Bruno Fernandes?

A day before Manchester United's trip to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, the club issued a statement on captain Bruno Fernandes. It spoke of an "injury niggle" but stressed there was "nothing to worry about". His performance on the…

By Laura Hunter · Sky Sports

Published: Wednesday, 14 October 2026 at 12:00 PM

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Sky Sports examines whether Manchester United manager Michael Carrick should bench captain Bruno Fernandes amid a poor run of form.
Fernandes has gone four consecutive Premier League matches without registering a goal or an assist.
The 32-year-old midfielder has played 96 percent of available minutes under Carrick despite recently managing an injury niggle.

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Sky Sports analyzes whether Manchester United manager Michael Carrick should drop captain Bruno Fernandes following a noticeable dip in form. The 32-year-old midfielder has gone four Premier League matches without scoring or assisting, while appearing visibly frustrated in recent performances, including a Champions League fixture against Atletico Madrid where United cited an injury niggle.

Writer Laura Hunter argues that benching Fernandes presents a massive dilemma for Carrick, as replacements like Mason Mount or Matheus Cunha remain experimental. The piece notes that Fernandes' struggles mirror broader squad fatigue and depth issues ahead of a crucial league trip to Leeds United.

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