Bruno Fernandes benched vs. Bournemouth after Man United controversy

Seth Vertelney, USA TODAY NetworkSun, October 25, 2026 at 1:21 PM UTC

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Manchester United hosts Bournemouth in a vital match at Old Trafford on Sunday, Oct. 25, but its captain Bruno Fernandes will begin the match on the bench.

United has gone seven games without a win, most recently losing 4-1 to Como on Wednesday in the Champions League.

After that match, Fernandes appeared to question the tactics of under-fire coach Michael Carrick, specifically his decision to not press high.

When Sunday's lineup was revealed, Fernandes was only on the bench. Asked on Sky Sports if the Portugal star was dropped for football reasons or other, Carrick replied simply: "Pure football."

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Carrick declined to rule out dropping him or removing the armband when asked about Fernandes on Friday.

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"I'll always do what's best for the football club," said the United head coach.

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