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Bruno Fernandes Dropped from Manchester United Lineup After Carrick Remarks
The midfielder sits on the bench against Bournemouth following his comments on the team's approach in midweek, while Harry Maguire takes the armband.
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Selection Surprise at Old Trafford
Manchester United have left Bruno Fernandes out of the starting side for the match against Bournemouth. The Portuguese player was instead placed among the substitutes for the game at Old Trafford on Sunday, with Harry Maguire stepping in as captain.
Tactical Comments Draw Response
The decision follows Fernandes voicing concerns over the tactical instructions given by Michael Carrick. Those remarks came after the 4-1 loss to Como on Wednesday, where the player appeared unhappy with a lack of pressing emphasis. Carrick responded by stressing the need for players to contribute through movement in both directions to secure results.
Carrick Keeps Options Open
When pressed on whether Fernandes would be left out of the Bournemouth game, Carrick said only that choices would be made in the best interests of the club. This approach contrasts with the handling of Lisandro Martinez, who faced no similar exclusion after his own public comments about the director of football Jason Wilcox and the board.
Martinez Avoids Bench Time
Martinez issued an apology and paid a fine for his earlier statements. He was included in the starting lineup for the subsequent match against Leeds United, though he left the field at half-time due to an injury.
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