{
  "id": 16487466,
  "title": "Man Utd’s Fernandes dropped by Carrick after Como outburst",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/man-utds-fernandes-dropped-by-carrick-after-como-outburst",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-25T14:35:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/10/25/man-utd-s-fernandes-dropped-by-carrick-after-como-outburst"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes criticized the team's passive approach when out of possession after a 4-1 loss to Champions League debutants Como in Italy. Despite his criticism, manager Michael Carrick decided to drop Fernandes to the bench for their next match against Bournemouth at Old Trafford. Carrick stated it was a \"pure football\" decision, emphasizing the need for a performance change. The Red Devils, currently 15th in the table with only seven points from their first seven league games, desperately need a win. Fernandes, who won numerous individual awards last season, has been less impactful this season, with the exception of a hat-trick against Ipswich back in August. Carrick made four changes in total, with Fernandes among those dropped, including Matheus Cunha, Matthijs de Ligt, and Noussair Mazraoui. United's all-time leading goalscorer Wayne Rooney criticized the players for being selfish and not taking responsibility for their actions on the pitch.",
  "summary": "Manchester United boss Michael Carrick said dropping captain Bruno Fernandes to the bench was a 'pure football' decision, despite the midfielder's criticism after a 4-1 defeat by Como.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}