Manchester United Midfielder Fernandes to Retain Captaincy, Says Carrick
Carrick said Fernandes is fully committed and will return to the starting lineup after clear-the-air talks at Carrington.
- On Thursday, Manchester United manager Michael Carrick confirmed Bruno Fernandes will retain the club captaincy following clear-the-air talks between the pair held earlier this week.
- Fernandes was dropped for Sunday's 3-0 defeat against Bournemouth after publicly criticizing Carrick's tactics following a 4-1 Champions League loss to Como.
- While Harry Maguire wore the captain's armband during the Bournemouth loss, Fernandes is expected to return to the starting lineup for Saturday's trip to Chelsea.
- Carrick remains under pressure following an eight-game winless run, though the hierarchy maintains support, while striker Benjamin Sesko faces an extended layoff with a shin injury.
- Defending his captain, Carrick said Fernandes is "fully committed" to the club and remains the player who has "led the team so well for many a game.
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Bruno Fernandes will remain Manchester United captain and is "fully committed" to the club, manager Michael Carrick has said.The United boss dropped the Portuguese star to the bench over the weekend after he questioned the tactics used in a 4-1 Champions League defeat by Como.Carrick and Fernandes cleared the air in an open discussion at Carrington after the Red Devils manager was confirmed to stay on following speculation about his future.The U…
Manchester United midfielder Fernandes to retain captaincy, says Carrick
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