Manchester United confirms Bruno Fernandes will stay captain and start vs Chelsea
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick confirmed on 29 October that Bruno Fernandes will remain club captain and start in the Premier League clash with Chelsea. The announcement follows a turbulent fortnight for United. On 25 October Carrick left captain Fernandes on the bench for the Bournemouth match, a footballing decision he said after the midfielder criticised him, BBC reported. United then suffered a 3-0 defeat, extending their winless run to eight games, and Carrick defended his tactics while acknowledging the disappointment, BBC added. Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher suggested the benching might improve squad cohesion, Metro.
co. uk noted. Club officials said they were weighing Carrick’s future and had identified Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann as possible successors, Sky Sports reported. Despite the criticism, the club kept Carrick in charge for the Chelsea game, BBC and Sky Sports confirmed. He later met with Fernandes to discuss team issues, and both indicated the captain would be available for the upcoming fixture, ESPN reported.