{
  "id": 16491640,
  "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-16491640",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-25T14:35:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "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 out of possession during a 4-1 loss to Champions League newcomers Como in Italy. Despite Fernandes' protestations, manager Michael Carrick opted to bench the Portugal midfielder. Carrick defended his decision, stating it was a \"pure football\" choice, as United desperately needs a win to quell speculation over his own future. The Red Devils, currently 15th in the table with just seven points from their first seven league games, begin the match against Bournemouth at Old Trafford with little hope of turning things around. Fernandes had won numerous individual awards last season but has been limited in his impact this campaign, save for a memorable hat-trick against Ipswich in August. Carrick made four changes to the starting lineup, with Fernandes being one of the absentees. Wayne Rooney, the club's all-time leading goalscorer, chimed in on the controversy, blaming the players for their selfish behavior and lack of accountability.",
  "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": [],
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  },
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  "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."
}