Michael Carrick, Manchester United's manager, has dropped team captain and midfielder Bruno Fernandes to the bench for the home game against Bournemouth.
On 25 Oct 2023, English manager Michael Carrick decided to bench Portuguese midfielder and team captain Bruno Fernandes for Manchester United's home match at Old Trafford against Bournemouth, known as "The Cherries."
This followed Bruno Fernandes harshly criticizing Michael Carrick's tactics after the team suffered a heavy 1-4 defeat away to Como, a strong Serie A team from Italy, in a game where United was outplayed in every aspect.
This incident caused serious tension within the team, splitting the players' dressing room. Some media reported that Michael Carrick has lost control of the players amid a crisis where the team has gone seven matches without a win and only two victories across all competitions since the start of the 2026-27 season.