Bruno Fernandes benched by Manchester United against Bournemouth
6 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 1:35 PM
Last updated Oct 25, 2026
Bruno Fernandes is on the bench for Manchester United's game against Bournemouth on October 25. His exclusion follows public criticism of manager Michael Carrick after United's 4-1 defeat to Como in the Champions League. Carrick has stated the team must perform better to regain supporter confidence. Harry Maguire captains the side in Fernandes’ absence, while players Mason Mount and Youri Tielemans take prominent roles.
- •Bruno Fernandes dropped from starting XI
- •Michael Carrick faced criticism for tactics
- •Harry Maguire captains Manchester United
- •Mason Mount and Youri Tielemans feature prominently
- •United aims to end seven-match winless run
- 2:08 PMESPN — Manchester United sits captain Fernandes after criticism of coach
- 1:27 PMYahoo Sports — Fernandes dropped to Man Utd bench - was Carrick right?
- 1:26 PMBBC Sport — Fernandes dropped to Man Utd bench - was Carrick right?
- 1:23 PMYahoo Sports — Bruno Fernandes dropped by Man United in big call by manager Michael Carrick
"MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Under-pressure Manchester United manager Michael Carrick dropped captain Bruno Fernandes on Sunday in a statement selection with the team in a crisis.Fernandes was named as a substitute for the Premier League match at home to Bournemouth, four days after appearing to criticize his manager following a 4-1 loss to Como in the Champions League.
"Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes is dropped from the starting XI for Sunday's game against Bournemouth following his criticism of manager Michael Carrick.
"Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes is dropped from the starting XI for Sunday's game against Bournemouth following his criticism of manager Michael Carrick.
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External links- ESPNOct 25, 2026, 2:08 PMManchester United sits captain Fernandes after criticism of coach
Bruno Fernandes has been left out of the Manchester United team to face Bournemouth after his public criticism of head coach Michael Carrick.
- Yahoo SportsOct 25, 2026, 1:27 PMFernandes dropped to Man Utd bench - was Carrick right?
Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes is dropped from the starting XI for Sunday's game against Bournemouth following his criticism of manager Michael Carrick.
- BBC SportOct 25, 2026, 1:26 PMFernandes dropped to Man Utd bench - was Carrick right?
Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes is dropped from the starting XI for Sunday's game against Bournemouth following his criticism of manager Michael Carrick.
- Yahoo SportsOct 25, 2026, 1:23 PMBruno Fernandes dropped by Man United in big call by manager Michael Carrick
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Under-pressure Manchester United manager Michael Carrick dropped captain Bruno Fernandes on Sunday in a statement selection with the team in a crisis.Fernandes was named as a substitute for the Premier League match at home to Bournemouth, four days after appearing to criticize his manager following a 4-1 loss to Como in the Champions League.
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