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Scholes criticizes Fernandes' captaincy after Carrick remarks

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 3:04 AM

Last updated Oct 28, 2026

Scholes criticizes Fernandes' captaincy after Carrick remarks

Summary

Paul Scholes condemned Bruno Fernandes on his podcast, stating the midfielder cannot be trusted as a captain following critical comments about Michael Carrick after Manchester United's 4-1 defeat at Como in the Champions League on October 21. Fernandes questioned Carrick's tactical decisions post-match, leading to his benching in the subsequent Bournemouth game. Carrick remains in charge heading into Saturday's match against Chelsea, despite concerns about team discipline and performance. Meanwhile, sources within Manchester United indicated ongoing issues with player accountability and performance levels.

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By the Numbers

•Bruno Fernandes criticized Michael Carrick's tactics after the Como loss.
•Paul Scholes labeled Fernandes' comments as 'unforgivable.'
•Fernandes was benched for the Bournemouth match following his remarks.
•Carrick will manage United's upcoming game against Chelsea.
•Manchester United is currently 16th in the Premier League standings.

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3:04 AMYahoo Sports — Scholes Says Fernandes Cannot Be Trusted as Captain After ‘Unforgivable' Carrick Remarks

What they're saying

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Paul Scholes said on his podcast that Bruno Fernandes cannot be trusted as captain of any team after the United midfielder questioned Michael Carrick in public. Fernandes criticised the decision not to press man-to-man in the 4-1 Champions League defeat at Como on 21 October, then was dropped to the bench for the Bournemouth match…
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