Fastrack · Bruno Fernandes Dropped From Man Utd XI for Bournemouth

Michael Carrick dropped Bruno Fernandes to the bench for Manchester United's home match against Bournemouth. Fernandes had questioned Carrick's tactics after Wednesday's 4-1 loss at Como.

4-1 loss at Como extended United's winless run to seven matches.
13th place in the Premier League, with two wins in 11 matches.
Harry Maguire, a former United captain, took the armband against Bournemouth.
Five Premier League matches have passed without a Fernandes goal or assist.

Why it matters: Fernandes said the staff chose not to press man-to-man at Como. Carrick refused Friday to confirm he would keep the captaincy.

"I'll always do what's best for the football club," Carrick said Friday.
14 assists since January lead all players in Europe's top five leagues.

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Oct 25Bruno Fernandes Dropped From Man Utd XI for BournemouthYou are hereLatest

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Where they split: Outlets differ on the benchmark: the Daily Mail and The Sun say his first non-fitness benching in almost five years, while The Independent says his first Premier League drop in almost seven.

Center coverage, 3 sources: The center treats Fernandes's status as one open question within a broader injury-hit lineup preview.

USA Today37mBruno Fernandes benched vs. Bournemouth after Man United controversy Heavy2hManchester United vs Bournemouth Lineups: Carrick Faces Fresh Injury Blow Ahead of Old Trafford Clash BBC News1hMan Utd captain Bruno Fernandes dropped to bench by manager Michael Carrick

Left coverage, 1 sources: The left sees a sudden breakdown between captain and coach, citing Gary Neville's view that Carrick had no option after a direct attack.

The Independent15mFernandes benched as Manchester United take on Bournemouth

Right coverage, 2 sources: The right frames the benching as Carrick asserting his authority over a captain who publicly challenged him.

Daily Mail1hBruno Fernandes is DROPPED from Manchester United's starting XI for Bournemouth - with Red Devils captain on the bench for the first time in almost five years after questioning Michael Carrick's tactics following Como loss The Sun1hBruno Fernandes dropped from Man Utd XI for first time in FIVE YEARS – with Michael Carrick last boss to axe him too

What’s next: Carrick has not publicly settled whether Fernandes stays captain beyond Sunday.

United still lack several injured players, including Luke Shaw, Kobbie Mainoo and Benjamin Šeško.
Will Fernandes keep the captaincy permanently?
Will Fernandes return to the starting lineup in United's next match?