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Carrick and Fernandes hold talks as United seek to end winless streak

United's manager and captain met at Carrington after a 4-1 loss to Como and a 3-0 defeat at Bournemouth.

By Felo News Desk · Published Wed, 28 Oct 2026 19:06:14 GMT

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick and captain Bruno Fernandes met on Tuesday at the club's Carrington training ground to discuss recent tensions, according to the Independent.

Fernandes criticised Carrick’s tactics and the side’s lack of pressing after a 4-1 loss to Como, and he was omitted from the squad for the 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth, a decision Carrick called a "pure football" choice.

Despite speculation that Carrick’s tenure might end, the club confirmed he will remain in charge for the upcoming Chelsea match. The meeting is described as a step toward restoring the player‑manager relationship and potentially returning Fernandes to the starting line‑up.

Key facts

• Michael Carrick and Bruno Fernandes met at Carrington to discuss recent issues (independent.co.uk)
• United lost 4-1 to Como and 3-0 to Bournemouth (independent.co.uk)
• Carrick said Fernandes' omission was a "pure football" decision (independent.co.uk)
• Carrick will remain manager for the upcoming Chelsea match (independent.co.uk)

Sources

• [1] independent.co.uk — originally reported as “Carrick and Fernandes take major step in bid to salvage Man Utd crisis”