Michael Carrick says he is ready to 'move forward' with Bruno Fernandes as Manchester United captain. Carrick benched Fernandes for the 3-0 loss to Bournemouth after the midfielder criticized tactics following a Champions League defeat at Como. Clear-the-air talks were held on Tuesday, and Carrick confirmed the decision was purely for 'football reasons.' He emphasized Fernandes' full commitment to the club and confirmed there is no decision to be made on the captaincy, despite Harry Maguire wearing the armband last weekend. Carrick gave strong backing to the 32-year-old, stating he cares deeply and is desperate to do well.
Despite Manchester United's worst-ever Premier League start, Carrick will remain in charge for the trip to Chelsea. Chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox met to discuss next steps, but Carrick insists he does not need assurances on his future. He stated he totally understands the responsibility and is focused solely on preparing for Chelsea, ignoring media criticism. Carrick emphasized that he cares about the supporters and what happens in the stadium, asserting he is not surprised to still be in his position as he is focused on doing his job and improving the team.
Source: Sky Sports Champions League · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing