Bruno Fernandes, an anger without consequences

Bruno Fernandes will continue to be the captain of the Manchester United and will not be punished for his criticism of Michael Carrick after Wednesday’s humiliating 4-1 defeat against the Como by Cesc Fàbregas on the third day of the league phase of the Champions League, according to the BBC.

Bruno Fernandes questioned Carrick’s tactical approaches and indicated that it is up to the coach and his coaching staff – and not the players – to identify the problems and make the necessary adjustments.

From the outside, many interpreted his statements as a challenge to Carrick’s authority, just eight days after the defender Lisandro Martínez criticized the sports director, Jason Wilcox and to the management of the signings carried out by the club during the summer.

‘Hot’ for substitution

However, always according to this information, at Old Trafford there is a certain understanding towards Bruno Fernandes for the situation in which he was involved. The Portuguese midfielder gave ten interviews after the game in Como, despite having been replaced by Joshua Zirkzee midway through the second half. A change that he did not like at all, as was evident when he left the field of play shaking his head from one side to the other.

Although some of his comments have caused disappointment, United recognize that Bruno Fernandes’ discomfort was understandable given the manner in which the defeat occurred, one of the worst in United’s history in European competitions.

In any case it remains to be seen if Bruno Fernandes will be included in the line-up for this Sunday’s Premier League match against Bournemouth at Old Trafford. Carrick will be consulted about this at tomorrow’s press conference, Friday.