Michael Carrick Explains Why He Chose to Drop Bruno Fernandes for Bournemouth
Michael Carrick has explained his reason for dropping Bruno Fernandes ahead of Manchester United's clash with Bournemouth in the Premier League. Fernandes raised eyebrows in the week when he appeared to criticise Carrick's tactics during United's 4-1 defeat away to Como in the Champions League. The club's captain is now named among the substitutes for Sunday's match, dropping out of the team alongside Matheus Cunha, Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui, with Amad, Ayden Heaven, Carlos Baleba and Leny Yoro coming in.
TL;DR
- Michael Carrick dropped Bruno Fernandes from the starting XI for Manchester United's match against Bournemouth.
- Carrick stated the decision was made for 'pure football' reasons.
- Fernandes had previously appeared to criticize Carrick's tactics after a Champions League loss.
- Gary Neville described Fernandes' comments as a 'direct attack on the manager' and his recent performance as 'awful'.
- Neville believes Carrick had to drop Fernandes for his own reputation.
- Jamie Carragher agreed, stating Carrick had to 'make a stand'.