Man United head coach Michael Carrick addresses claims Bruno Fernandes could lose Red Devils captaincy

By Matt Law | 23 Oct 2026 19:13 , Last updated: 23 Oct 2026 19:15 Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has refused to rule out stripping Bruno Fernandes of the captaincy at Old Trafford. Carrick started Friday's press conference with a statement with lasted five-and-a-half-minutes, as he called on the players at the club to step up during a period of adversity. Fernandes appeared to criticise Carrick's tactics following Wednesday's 4-1 defeat to Como .