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Bruno Fernandes Captaincy Uncertainty
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick won't drop Bruno Fernandes as captain despite criticism.
In brief
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick won't drop Bruno Fernandes as captain despite criticism. Manchester United manager Michael Carrick says Bruno Fernandes will remain captain despite public criticism. Originally reported by SI.
Fernandes Criticizes Tactics
Bruno Fernandes criticized Michael Carrick's tactics after Manchester United's 4-1 Champions League loss to Como.
“A frustrated Fernandes took aim at Carrick’s tactics following the dismal 4, 1 defeat to Como in the Champions League”
Martínez Accuses Recruitment Team
Lisandro Martínez accused technical director Jason Wilcox and his recruitment team of letting Manchester United down.
“Lisandro Martínez aimed higher with accusations that technical director Jason Wilcox and his recruitment team had let the club down”
Carrick Rules Out Stripping Captain
Michael Carrick refused to rule out stripping Bruno Fernandes of captaincy but said the dressing room is not divided.
“Michael Carrick refused to rule out stripping Bruno Fernandes of the team’s captaincy following his public criticism, and insisted the club’s dressing room is not divided”
Carrick's Captaincy Stance
Carrick stated he will always do what is best for the football club, regardless of the situation.
“Whatever the situation is I will always do what is best for the football club”
Potential Captain Replacements
Harry Maguire would be the standout candidate if Fernandes is removed from captaincy.
“Should Fernandes be removed from the position, it would likely be handed back to Harry Maguire”
Other Captain Candidates
Luke Shaw could be a candidate when healthy, while Lisandro Martínez would have been considered had he not spoken out first.
“Beyond Maguire, Carrick may struggle for options. Left back Luke Shaw could be a candidate when healthy, while Lisandro Martínez would likely have been considered had he not been the first to speak out against the club”
Dressing Room Unity
Wayne Rooney feared Fernandes would rip the dressing room apart but Carrick insists it remains united.
“Rooney argued Fernandes, as captain, would “rip the dressing room apart” by speaking out, but Carrick was adamant the group remains together”
The takeaway
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick says Bruno Fernandes will remain captain despite public criticism.
