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Fernandes Backs Carrick After United Roma Win
Captain says manager right to drop him following criticism as side ends long winless run
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Dramatic Comeback Victory
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes played a key role in a 3-2 Champions League victory over AS Roma. The side trailed 2-0 before Fernandes scored a penalty and set up an equaliser for Matheus Cunha. The result ended a nine-game winless run against the Italian club and marked the 32-year-old's strongest display of the season.
Response to Being Dropped
Fernandes had been left out of the side for a match against Bournemouth after making critical comments about manager Michael Carrick's tactics during a 4-1 defeat to Como. He stated that Carrick was correct to remove him from the team and that the decision did not alter his support for the manager or the club.
Broader Context for United
The win comes amid a difficult campaign in which United have recorded just one Premier League victory and are experiencing their worst start to a season since 1986. Fernandes emphasised that the result was needed by the club and players rather than to secure any individual's position.
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