# Man Utd captain dropped after Bournemouth loss

> Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes left on bench after Bournemouth defeat.
- Title: Man Utd captain dropped after Bournemouth loss · BBC Sport
- Summary: Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes left on bench after Bournemouth defeat. bruno fernandes, man united, bournemouth · reported by BBC Sport.
- Keywords: bruno fernandes, man united, bournemouth, michael carrick, premier league, champions league, como, lisanandro martinez, matheus cunha, sports, Man, Utd
- Source: BBC Sport — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cmrlye5w3p79o
- Published: 2026-10-25T12:58:18.254+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: bruno fernandes, man united, bournemouth, michael carrick, premier league, champions league, como, lisanandro martinez, matheus cunha, sports
## Bruno Fernandes dropped
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes was left on the bench for Sunday's 3-0 Premier League defeat by Bournemouth at Old Trafford.
## Comments after Champions League loss
Fernandes blamed manager Michael Carrick for United's tactics in the 4-1 Champions League defeat by Como.
## Carrick's decision
Carrick refused to confirm Fernandes' omission but called it 'a football decision' for the team's performance.
## Harry Maguire as captain
Harry Maguire took over as captain with Mason Mount and Youri Tielemans given playmaking roles.
## Fernandes' bench history
Fernandes had been left on the bench six times in Premier League games, including two to keep him fresh for Europa League matches.
## Previous results without Fernandes
United won just one of their previous 10 Premier League games without Fernandes in the starting XI (drawn three, lost six).
## Pundits' reactions
Pundits criticized Carrick for dropping Fernandes, saying it was half a sanction after the Como comments and not a tactical move.
## Public opinion
Fans debated whether Fernandes' comments justified his drop, with some calling him 'poor' and others saying it was a necessary decision.
## Key takeaway

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes was dropped for Sunday's 3-0 Premier League loss to Bournemouth due to post-Champions League comments.