# Man Utd 3-2 Roma: Bruno Fernandes on Carrick

> Bruno Fernandes says Michael Carrick's decision to bench him was fair after United's comeback win.
- Title: Man Utd 3-2 Roma: Bruno Fernandes on Carrick · BBC Sport
- Summary: Bruno Fernandes says Michael Carrick's decision to bench him was fair after United's comeback win. Bruno Fernandes claims media lies about his relationship…
- Keywords: manchester united, michael carrick, bruno fernandes, roma, premier league, champions league, comeback win, BBC Sport
- Source: BBC Sport — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cqkg5dgvygr1o
- Published: 2026-11-03T22:37:49.676+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: manchester united, michael carrick, bruno fernandes, roma, premier league, champions league, comeback win, sports
## Bruno Fernandes on media claims
Bruno Fernandes says a lot of lies have been reported about his relationship with Michael Carrick.

> a lot of lies around many things that have happened between me and the manager
## United's comeback win
Manchester United won 3-2 against Roma after being 2-0 down in the second half.
## Fernandes' comments on benching
Fernandes was dropped to the bench after criticizing Carrick's tactics following a 4-1 loss at Como.
## Fernandes' belief in Carrick
Fernandes says he still believes in Carrick and the team's ability to win games.

> it doesn't change the belief i have of the manager and the staff and every player in this club
## Carrick's job security
Fernandes says the result does not save Carrick's job but the team needs the win.

> we don't need to save anyone's job
## Schmeichel's support
Kasper Schmeichel hopes United can move past media drama and focus on winning games.

> i hope for manchester united and michael carrick they can draw a line under all this public stuff
## Team's reaction to win
Midfielder Kobbie Mainoo called the win a relief after a winless run.

> a big sigh of relief we've needed this win for a while
## Key takeaway

Bruno Fernandes claims media lies about his relationship with Carrick but remains committed to winning games after United's 3-2 comeback win over Roma.