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Carrick keeps Fernandes as captain, says he needs no assurances on United job
October 29, 2026 at 03:26 PM
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5 reports · 1 in Arabic, 4 in English · over 1 hour
YKYalla Kora
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TGThe Guardian
Carrick keeps Fernandes as captain and says he needs no assurances on United future
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BNBBC News
Bruno Fernandes to remain Man Utd captain, says Michael Carrick
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ESESPN
Fernandes retains Man United captaincy - Carrick - ESPN
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Carrick: 'Not surprised' to still be Man United manager - ESPN
(opens the publisher’s site)Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick has confirmed Bruno Fernandes retains the captaincy and will start Saturday's Premier League match at Chelsea.
- Carrick said there is "no decision to be made" on the captaincy, describing Fernandes as fully committed to the club.
- Fernandes was an unused substitute in Sunday's 3-0 defeat by Bournemouth after criticising tactics in a 4-1 loss to Como.
- United have gone eight games without a win, and club hierarchy held talks over Carrick's future this week.
- Carrick said he needs no assurances on his position and will lead United at Chelsea, with Benjamin Sesko out until the new year.