{
  "id": 16218107,
  "title": "Carrick refuses to be drawn on response to Fernandes outburst",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/carrick-refuses-to-be-drawn-on-response-to-fernandes-outburst",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-23T19:18:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/carrick-refuses-drawn-response-fernandes-191848733.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester United's Michael Carrick declined to comment on Bruno Fernandes' reaction following the team's defeat to Como. Fernandes, who was substituted in the second half of the match, seemed to criticize manager Carrick's tactics in his comments. The Portuguese player was taken off the field and did not return to the game. The 32-year-old captain has been struggling with form throughout the season. Carrick emphasized that the primary concern is the team and their performances, stating that he would always make decisions in the best interest of the football club. He also noted that the dressing room is not divided, despite Fernandes' outspoken remarks.",
  "summary": "Michael Carrick pledged to \"always do what's best for the football club\" when quizzed about Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes' outburst after the loss to Como. Neither the skipper nor team have got anywhere near the heights they scaled at the start of the year, with the 32-year-old's frustration palpable during his underwhelming performances.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Captain-manager feud plays out in open after Manchester United sink to 4-1 loss to Como in Champions League",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/captain-manager-feud-plays-out-in-open-after-manchester-united-sink",
        "published": "2026-10-22T04:29:38.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "Should Man Utd boss Carrick drop captain Fernandes?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/should-man-utd-boss-carrick-drop-captain-fernandes",
        "published": "2026-10-23T08:28:21.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}