Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has dismissed reports of a strained relationship with head coach Michael Carrick, insisting that claims of a fallout between the two are based on “a lot of lies”.
Fernandes moved to address speculation surrounding his relationship with Carrick following reports of growing tensions at Old Trafford after the midfielder publicly questioned the manager’s tactical decisions.
The Portuguese international had expressed his dissatisfaction with Carrick’s approach following United’s defeat to Como, sparking speculation that disagreements between the two could have created divisions within the club.
However, Fernandes has maintained that he respects the manager’s authority and accepts his decisions, including the choice to leave him out of the starting line-up.
The United captain made the remarks after playing a key role in the club’s 3-2 comeback victory over Roma, scoring from the penalty spot to help his side end a disappointing nine-game winless run.
He insisted that being dropped from the starting eleven had not changed his opinion of Carrick or weakened his commitment to Manchester United.
Fernandes also played down suggestions that the victory against Roma was particularly important in determining Carrick’s future as head coach.
According to the midfielder, the result was primarily about restoring confidence within the squad and giving the club much-needed momentum after a difficult spell without a win.
He maintained that the players were equally invested in turning around the team's fortunes, stressing that getting back to winning ways was more important than speculation surrounding the manager's position.
The victory over Roma is expected to provide a much-needed boost for United as they seek to regain consistency and rebuild confidence within the dressing room.
Fernandes' comments also appear aimed at putting an end to speculation about divisions between the club captain and Carrick, with the midfielder making it clear that disagreements over footballing decisions should not be mistaken for a breakdown in their working relationship.
