Manchester United coach Carrick confirms Fernandes will stay captain

Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick said Bruno Fernandes will continue as the club's captain and is "fully committed" to improving the team. The comment followed Fernandes being dropped to the bench for the 3-0 loss to Bournemouth after he raised concerns about tactics used in a recent Champions League defeat.

Carrick emphasized that there is "no decision to be made" regarding the captaincy and described Fernandes as an important player who has led the side for many games. He added that the benching decision was specific to the Bournemouth match and does not affect Fernandes' role.

The manager also addressed speculation about his own future, stating he does not require assurances about his job and is focused on doing his work to help the team improve. United head into Saturday's Premier League fixture against Chelsea after an eight-match winless streak, the club's longest such run since the 2015-16 season.