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Bruno Fernandes left on bench as United loses again

Portuguese midfielder Bruno Fernandes was benched by Michael Carrick after criticizing the manager's tactical choices as Manchester United suffered another defeat.

25 October 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Manchester United faced Bournemouth on Sunday in a Premier League match with Bruno Fernandes absent from the starting eleven. According to reports, the Portuguese international had made comments following United's 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como that did not sit well with manager Michael Carrick. The midfielder questioned the coach's tactical decisions, leading to his exclusion from the starting lineup.

Carrick decided to leave Bruno Fernandes on the bench following the controversy generated by the player's criticism. According to the information released, Carrick had the Portuguese midfielder warm up before the match but did not use him during the encounter.

The way the situation was handled sparked reactions in the English press. According to reports, claims were made that Carrick intended to humiliate the player, and there were suggestions in analysis that this may have been the manager's final decision.

Manchester United lost to Bournemouth, adding another negative result to their record. The team finds itself in a difficult situation in the English league, sitting just one point above the relegation zone.

Manchester United's season has been marked by disappointing results, with observers describing the period as particularly problematic for the club.

Bruno Fernandes watched the defeat from the substitute bench, without taking the field during the match.

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