EPL: Carrick bench Bruno Fernandes after Como outburst

Manchester United boss Michael Carrick said it was a “pure football” decision to drop captain Bruno Fernandes to the bench despite the Portugal midfielder’s criticism of his manager’s tactics in a 4-1 thrashing by Como.
Without a win in seven games in all competitions, Carrick badly needs a victory against Bournemouth at Old Trafford on Sunday to quell speculation over his future and has made a bold call.
The Red Devils begin the day 15th in the table with just seven points from their opening seven league games.
Fernandes hit out at United’s passive approach out of possession as Champions League debutants Como ran riot in Italy on Wednesday.
“When you have options it’s always a di...