Fernandes Retains Manchester United Captaincy Despite Carrick Criticism

Bruno Fernandes will stay on as Manchester United captain and will not be disciplined over his post-match criticism of Michael Carrick following the 4-1 Champions League defeat at Como.
The United skipper questioned Carrick’s tactics in that game and argued that the head coach and his staff, rather than the players, were responsible for identifying problems and making changes.
Many outside Old Trafford interpreted the remarks as a challenge to Carrick’s authority, coming only eight days after defender Lisandro Martinez publicly criticised director of football Jason Wilcox and the club’s summer recruitment.
Within United, there is said to be sympathy for Fernandes over the situation ...