# Bruno Fernandes Captaincy Uncertainty

> Manchester United manager Michael Carrick won't drop Bruno Fernandes as captain despite criticism.
- Title: Bruno Fernandes Captaincy Uncertainty · SI | Shortify
- Summary: Manchester United manager Michael Carrick won't drop Bruno Fernandes as captain despite criticism.
- Keywords: bruno fernandes, man utd, michael carrick, champions league, lisandro martinez, harry maguire, lukas shaw, youri tielemans, bournemouth, man united captaincy, sports, Bruno
- Source: SI — https://si.com/soccer/bruno-fernandes-uncertain-future-man-utd-captain
- Published: 2026-10-23T15:15:10+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: bruno fernandes, man utd, michael carrick, champions league, lisandro martinez, harry maguire, lukas shaw, youri tielemans, bournemouth, man united captaincy, sports
## 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
## Key takeaway

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick says Bruno Fernandes will remain captain despite public criticism.