Bruno Fernandes was dropped by Michael Carrick for Manchester United ’s game against Bournemouth after criticising the manager in an explosive interview following Wednesday’s 4-1 defeat to Como.

Carrick left his captain, and the reigning PFA Player of the Year, out and instead put him on the bench , signalling the sudden breakdown in their relationship after Fernandes publicly blamed the head coach.

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Fernandes said Carrick was responsible for United’s lack of pressing in the defeat to Como, saying it was up to the manager.

Bruno Fernandes cut a dejected figure walking into Old Trafford (Getty)

Carrick had taken his captain off in Como and, in Friday’s press conference, had refused to confirm if the Portuguese would keep the captaincy.

Fernandes, who has lost form this season, has not scored in his last seven appearances, leaving Carrick preferring to pick Youri Tielemans and Mason Mount and giving the armband to former skipper Harry Maguire.

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