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Michael Carrick backs Bruno Fernandes and insists attitude is ‘as good as ever’

The Independent·Richard Jolly·3 days ago
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Michael Carrick said Bruno Fernandes ’ attitude is “as good as ever” and he has no doubts about his commitment again after their falling-out.

The United manager dropped his captain after Fernandes criticised his tactics during the 4-1 defeat to Como and chose not to bring him on in the 3-0 loss to Bournemouth.

But Carrick and Fernandes held talks last week and the Portuguese returned to the team at Chelsea on Saturday before playing his part in their comeback win over Roma, scoring their first goal with a twice-taken penalty and providing the assist for Matheus Cunha’s equaliser.

“I think by his actions, the way he's played and how he dealt with even retaking the penalty and frame of mind he was in for that, I think that tells everything,” said Carrick.…

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