Fernandes dropped to Man Utd bench - was Carrick right?
Summary
Manchester United left captain Bruno Fernandes on the bench for its Premier League home game against Bournemouth after his public criticism of manager Michael Carrick following a 4-1 Champions League loss to Como. Carrick called the omission a football decision as United sought to end a seven-match winless run in all competitions.Key Facts
- Fernandes criticized Carrick’s tactics after Manchester United lost 4-1 to Como on Wednesday.
- Carrick said Fernandes’ omission was a football decision made for the team and that day’s performance.
- Harry Maguire took over as captain, while Mason Mount and Youri Tielemans were given playmaking roles.
- It was the sixth time Fernandes had been left on the bench for a Premier League match.
- Matheus Cunha was also named among the substitutes.
- Lisandro Martinez was left out because he was not fit enough, Carrick said.
- United entered the Bournemouth match seeking to end a seven-match winless run in all competitions.
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