Man Utd stars 'don't like playing' with Bruno Fernandes in scathing verdict
Jamie Carragher claims that a number of Manchester United players will welcome the opportunity to perform without Bruno Fernandes, after the captain was dropped by Michael Carrick. The Portuguese midfielder, in the wake of Wednesday evening's outburst that brought the United manager's tactics into question, has been relegated to the substitutes' bench for the match against Bournemouth at Old Trafford.
TL;DR
- Bruno Fernandes has been dropped to the substitutes' bench by manager Michael Carrick.
- Carrick stated the decision was a 'football decision'.
- Jamie Carragher believes some Manchester United players will welcome playing without Fernandes due to his on-field conduct.
- Carragher noted Fernandes often berates teammates, suggesting he feels they are not good enough.
- Gary Neville commented that prominent players criticizing owners, sporting director, and manager indicates a player rebellion.
- Fernandes is the club's talisman and was last season's Player of the Year.
- Fernandes' remarks questioning the manager's tactics led to him being dropped, unlike Lisandro Martinez who retained his starting position after public criticism of the hierarchy.