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Bruno Fernandes is present at Carrington this morning, despite the Manchester United squad being given the day off due to playing yesterday.
Fernandes, however, is said to be in for treatment, according to Samuel Luckhurst.
Fernandes called into Carrington on players’ day off
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 25: Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United arrives at the stadium before the Premier League 2026/27 match between Manchester United and AFC Bournemouth at Old Trafford on October 25, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)
Michael Carrick had previously confirmed that the skipper was carrying an injury earlier in the season, but clarified this month that he ‘was over it’.
Fernandes was an unused substitute for Sunday’s defeat to Bournemouth, which the manager stated was a ‘pure football’ decision.
Bruno Fernandes is at Carrington for treatment. Was carrying an injury last month but Carrick said earlier this month he was over it and his bench role yesterday was a ‘pure football’ decision. Fernandes didn’t warm up until the 58th minute. #mufc — Samuel Luckhurst (@samuelluckhurst) October 26, 2026
It came after the Portugal star publicly criticised Carrick and the coaching staff’s tactics in the aftermath of United being trounced 4-1 by Como in their third Champions League match last Wednesday.
Harry Maguire took the armband in his absence vs the Cherries.
Carrick: The state of play
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 25: Michael Carrick, Manager of Manchester United, acknowledges the fans after the Premier League 2026/27 match between Manchester United and AFC Bournemouth at Old Trafford on October 25, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)
Meanwhile, Luckhurst adds that Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox are also at the training complex today.
Berrada and Wilcox are both at Carrington. Intriguingly, so is Fernandes. #mufc — Samuel Luckhurst (@samuelluckhurst) October 26, 2026
Reports have suggested Carrick is on the brink of losing his job, having overseen an eight-game winless run across all competitions.
Club chiefs are now identifying potential replacements, with Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann favourites to succeed the former Red in the dugout.
“I totally understand the situation. I’m not expecting anything in particular, to be honest. I’m carrying on as normal and, you know, I love this place,” said Carrick at full-time yesterday when asked about his future.
“I always do what I feel is going to be the best for the football club. Whatever decision is made on anything, really.
“So that’s kind of it. You know, I’m not expecting anything either way.”
LEEDS, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 18: Jason Wilcox, Director of Football at Manchester United, is seen in attendance before the Premier League 2026/27 match between Leeds United and Manchester United at Elland Road on October 18, 2026 in Leeds, England.
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