Manchester United interim head coach Michael Carrick has confirmed that Bruno Fernandes will remain the club's captain, emphasizing the player's full commitment to the team. Fernandes was notably dropped to the bench for the recent 3-0 defeat against Bournemouth, a decision that followed his questioning of tactics after a 4-1 Champions League loss.
Carrick addressed Fernandes's captaincy and his own future ahead of Manchester United's upcoming Premier League match against Chelsea. The coach stated that there was "no decision to be made" regarding Fernandes's role as captain. "He is an important player for this group. He has been and he will be," Carrick said. "He's fully committed to this football club; he's fully committed to making things better. It doesn't change for me. He's the one that's led the team so well for many a game and many a year, and he'll continue to do that."
Clear-the-air talks were held between Fernandes and Carrick at the club's Carrington training ground on Tuesday. The defeat to Bournemouth had cast uncertainty over Carrick's tenure, but he confirmed he will remain in charge for the trip to Stamford Bridge. It is yet to be determined if Fernandes will be reinstated in the starting lineup for the Chelsea match.