Bruno Fernandes has dropped a bombshell in the post match interview after the Roma game. He said that head coach Michael Carrick did the right thing while keeping him out of the starting eleven in the Bournemouth match. The Portuguese’s comments have relieved the Man United fans regarding his relationship with the manager. The captain also spoke about the pressure on Carrick’s job.
Bruno Fernandes respects Carrick’s decision to keep him out
After a very long time, Manchester United had a taste of victory in almost two months. Carrick’s side defeated Gasperini’s Roma by a scoreline of 3-2 in Champions League. This was the second victory in UCL for the English side this season. The Red Devils pulled a win in the most dramatic fashion. While being two goals down, they pulled a 3-2 comeback in the second half which relieved Michael Carrick a little bit. Captain Bruno Fernandes initiated the comeback through a goal from the penalty spot. Moreover, Cunha scored twice to ensure the 3 points.
As reported by ESPN, in the post match interview, the Portuguese captain was asked about Carrick’s decision to drop him. Fernandes explained the appropriateness of the head coach’s plans. The 32-year-old midfielder told Amazon Prime, “It’s been tough, there’s been a lot of speculation in the media. A lot of lies around many things that have happened between me and the manager, that we have cleared the air, then after that the manager took the decision to put me on the bench because I’m not performing.”
He continued, “Everyone thought that was a punishment for the words that I had. If it was, it was right. The manager is the one who makes the decisions. It doesn’t change the belief I have of the manager and the staff and every player in this club. And it doesn’t change my aim to win every game that I have ahead of me.”
Bruno Fernandes’ stats for Man United in 2026-27 season, according to FOTMOB:
Competitions Appearances Goals Assists Chances created
Premier League 8 3 1 19
EFL Cup 1 0 0 –
UEFA Champions League 4 2 1 13
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Bruno’s comments on Carrick’s United job
In the recent days, pressure has been built on Michael Carrick. Questions regarding his future and speculations about his sacking and next manager have surrounded the Premier League side. After the Roma game, Bruno Fernandes was asked about the impact of this victory on Carrick’s future.
Although Bruno Fernandes simply refused this suggestion. He said, “We don’t need to save anyone’s job,” he said. “The club needed that win, the players needed that win. We have been working so hard to get out of this situation all together.”
Man United vs Roma: A game of two halves
Man United came into this match with a lot of pressure on them. Roma’s current form in Serie A and United’s recent form made the Italian side favourites in this match. The first half was completely in Roma’s favour. Matias Soule opened the scoring while Donyell Malen made it 2-0 from the penalty spot. But the second half spoke for United.
Bruno Fernandes converted from the penalty spot through a penalty which was retaken. However, the first one got saved but got cancelled due to encroachment. Matheus Cunha became the man of the night scoring a brace to win the game. Academy graduate Shea Lacey came on from the bench to assist the Brazilian in the 86th minute. The young winger played one of his best football of his career at the senior level on Tuesday.
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