Carrick insists no player is guaranteed a place as he backs Fernandes ahead of Atletico clash

Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has backed Bruno Fernandes to rediscover his best form but insisted that no player is guaranteed a starting place ahead of Tuesday's Champions League encounter with Atletico Madrid. Speaking at Monday's pre-match press conference, Carrick defended the United captain following criticism of his performances during the club's disappointing start to the season. However, he stressed that the comment was not specifically directed at Fernandes, explaining that every player must meet the club's standards of performance and behaviour.