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Bruno Fernandes returns to Man United team as captain a week after being dropped by Carrick

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The Associated Press. (2026, October 31). Bruno Fernandes returns to Man United team as captain a week after being dropped by Carrick. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/soccer/bruno-fernandes-returns-to-man-united-team-as-captain-a-week-after-being-dropped-by-carrick/article_f55c353a-5313-57e9-991f-9a251a9888e7.html

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Manchester United's manager Michael Carrick reinstated Bruno Fernandes as captain for Saturday's Premier League match against Chelsea. This decision comes a week after Fernandes was dropped from the starting lineup and criticized for commenting negatively on Carrick’s tactical decisions following recent losses, including a 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth and a 4-1 loss to Como in the Champions League. Carrick defended his player at Thursday's press conference, stating that Fernandes remains fully committed to the club.

Written by AI on 2026-10-31, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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As of October 31, 2026, Michael Carrick remains the interim manager of Manchester United despite criticism and poor results. Carrick faced Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, where Manchester United suffered a 2-0 defeat, marking their ninth game without a win in all competitions since 1988-89. The match saw Morgan Rogers score the first goal for Chelsea with a solo strike, followed by Lisandro Martinez being sent off after receiving two yellow cards within minutes, leaving United short-handed. Despite backing from some players like Bruno Fernandes, Carrick's future at Old Trafford remains uncertain as home fans chanted "you’re getting sacked in the morning."

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LONDON (AP) — Bruno Fernandes was restored to Manchester United’s team for the Premier League match at Chelsea on Saturday, a week after being dropped following criticism of manager Michael Carrick’s tactics. asserted

Fernandes → restore → tactics

The Portugal star was selected for the game at Stamford Bridge and retained the captaincy, which Carrick confirmed in his pre-match news conference Thursday while also saying Fernandes was “fully committed” to United. asserted

Fernandes → select → United

Fernandes — the player of the year in English soccer last season — was named among the replacements for the embarrassing 3-0 home loss to Bournemouth on Sunday, days after critical comments about how Carrick set up the team in a 4-1 loss to Como in the Champions League. asserted

Carrick → name → League

Fernandes never made it onto the field despite being sent out to warm up and Carrick making four second-half substitutions. asserted

Carrick → make → substitutions

“He cares deeply about this football club and the team and he’s desperate to do well,” Carrick said about Fernandes on Thursday, “so we will lead that together.” ___ asserted

we → care → that

Bruno Fernandes returns to Man United team as captain a week after being dropped by Carrick

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