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Updated 25/10/2026, 15:03:43 UTC

Fernandes is drawing attention across 3 news outlets right now. The reports below are the current coverage, newest first.

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Manchester United sits captain Fernandes after criticism of coach

Bruno Fernandes has been left out of the Manchester United team to face Bournemouth after his public criticism of head coach Michael Carrick.

SportsBBC Sport2h ago

Fernandes dropped to Man Utd bench - was Carrick right?

Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes is dropped from the starting XI for Sunday's game against Bournemouth following his criticism of manager Michael Carrick.

SportsSky Sports3h ago

'Players have completely gone' - Nev dissects 'toxic' atmosphere at Man Utd

Gary Neville believes the Manchester United dressing room will be toxic and wonders what is being said behind closed doors, after Bruno Fernandes' public 'direct attack' on Michael Carrick.

SportsBBC Sport9h ago

What Man Utd need now is stability, not more changes - Pulis

BBC Sport columnist Tony Pulis explains why Bruno Fernandes' comments after Manchester United's defeat by Como showed how hard it must be to run the club at the moment.

SportsSky Sports17h ago

Should Palmer have seen straight red for barge on Mateus Fernandes?

Should Cole Palmer have seen a straight red for shoving Mateus Fernandes?

SportsBBC Sport2d ago

Carrick refuses to rule out dropping Fernandes in emotional address

Michael Carrick speaks for five uninterrupted minutes at media briefing to outline what Manchester United means to him, then refuses to rule out dropping Bruno Fernandes.

SportsBBC Sport2d ago

'No more Mr Nice Guy' - should Carrick drop Fernandes?

Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick must decide whether to leave skipper Bruno Fernandes out of Sunday's crucial Premier League clash with Bournemouth

SportsSky Sports2d ago

'Need to move on together' - Fernandes to remain captain despite Carrick criticism

Rob Dorsett and Alan Pardew give their thoughts on Bruno Fernandes remaining Manchester United captain despite him calling out Michael Carrick’s tactical approach against Como.

SportsSky Sports3d ago

Who was right about Man Utd tactics: Carrick or Fernandes?

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes and head coach Michael Carrick disagreed over the team's tactics in the 4-1 Champions League defeat at Como. So who was right?

SportsSky Sports3d ago

Carra: Fernandes comments 'disgraceful', but Carrick's time may be up

Jamie Carragher has criticised Bruno Fernandes for questioning Man Utd's tactics following their 4-1 defeat to Como, but believes that it could be the end of the line for Michael Carrick.

SportsSky Sports3d ago

'Embarrassing for Bruno' - Was Man Utd captain wrong to criticise coaches' tactics?

On Paper Talk, Henry Winter disagrees with Bruno Fernandes for publicly criticising Michael Carrick's tactics after Manchester United lost 4-1 at Como.

SportsBBC Sport3d ago

Fernandes' home burgled while in Italy with Man Utd

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes had his home burgled on Wednesday while he was in Italy for his club's Champions League game against Como.

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