Michael Carrick hits back as Man United drop Bruno Fernandes for Bournemouth clash

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has been dropped to the bench for the Bournemouth clash after criticising the team's tactics following their 4-1 defeat to Como. Michael Carrick's decision comes as United seek to revive their struggling Premier League campaign.

In Short

• Bruno Fernandes dropped to the bench for Bournemouth clash
• Michael Carrick responds after Fernandes publicly criticises United's tactics
• - United have managed just one win in their opening seven league games

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has been dropped to the bench for Sunday's Premier League clash against Bournemouth after publicly criticising the team's tactics following their 4-1 defeat to Como in the Champions League. Manager Michael Carrick had refused to rule out disciplinary action after the midfielder questioned United's approach.

Fernandes' omission comes as United look to bounce back from a difficult start to the league campaign, having managed just one win in their opening seven matches. Sitting 15th in the table, United will be desperate for a result at home, with Carrick's team selection adding another talking point ahead of kick-off.

Manchester United starting XI vs Bournemouth

Starting XI: Senne Lammens; Diogo Dalot, Harry Maguire, Mason Mount, Leny Yoro; Amad Diallo, Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans; Bryan Mbeumo, Carlos Baleba, Ayden Heaven.

Substitutes: Tom Heaton, Matthijs de Ligt, Lisandro Martinez, Noussair Mazraoui, Bruno Fernandes, Tyler Fletcher, Matheus Cunha, Shea Lacey, Joshua Zirkzee.

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