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Manchester United's Carrick and Fernandes hold clear-the-air talks
October 28, 2026 at 12:38 PM
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5 reports · 2 in Arabic, 3 in English · over 2 hours
TGThe Guardian
Fernandes tells Carrick he is committed to turning season around in clear-the-air talks
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ESESPN
Man United's Michael Carrick and Bruno Fernandes hold 'clear-the-air' talks - reports - ESPN
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BNBBC News
Manchester United: Michael Carrick and Bruno Fernandes hold clear-the-air talks
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YKYalla Kora
لتصفية الأجواء.. لقاء يجمع كاريك وبرونو قبل مباراة تشيلسي
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KOKooora
قبل مواجهة تشيلسي.. كاريك يتخذ قراره بشأن برونو
(opens the publisher’s site)Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick and captain Bruno Fernandes have held clear-the-air talks ahead of Saturday's Premier League match at Chelsea.
- Fernandes sat out Sunday's 3-0 defeat by Bournemouth after criticising Carrick's tactics following the Champions League loss to Como.
- The pair spoke privately at United's training ground on Tuesday ahead of Saturday's trip to Chelsea.
- Carrick will take charge of the Premier League match after United's board decided to give him time despite the club sitting 16th.
- Carrick said of Fernandes: "He is ready and available, but we decided to choose the lineup we played with today."
- During the clear-the-air talks, Fernandes assured Carrick he is committed to turning the season around.
- A separate full-squad discussion followed the pair's talks before Saturday's Premier League trip to Chelsea.
- Director of football Jason Wilcox decided to give Carrick more time for Saturday's Chelsea match.