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Carrick refuses to confirm Bruno Fernandes as United captain

Manchester United manager Carrick would not guarantee that Bruno Fernandes stays as captain after the midfielder criticised the coaching staff's approach in the 4-1 defeat to Como in the Champions League. The club have two wins in 11 games and are seven matches without a victory.

By RedaçãoPublished: 10/25/2026, 09:24

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A braçadeira de capitão do Manchester United segue indefinida. Nesta sexta-feira, Carrick foi perguntado se tiraria a faixa de Bruno Fernandes e não deu resposta definitiva sobre o assunto.

O tema surgiu depois que o meia criticou, em declarações à TNT Sports, a estratégia da comissão técnica no revés de 4 a 1 diante do Como, na Champions League.

Na visão dele, o espaço dado ao time italiano facilitou o controle do jogo pelo adversário. Bruno deve seguir entre os titulares no domingo (25), às 11h (de Brasília), diante do Bournemouth, no Old Trafford, pelo Campeonato Inglês.

Perguntado diretamente sobre a possibilidade de retirar a faixa, o treinador preferiu não cravar nada.

“O mais importante para mim é o time, acima de tudo, o elenco, a dinâmica dentro do grupo e, novamente, o clube. Eu sempre farei o que for melhor para o Manchester United.”

Quando voltou ao assunto, repetiu a mesma linha: “Seja qual for a situação, sempre farei o que for melhor para o clube.”

Carrick não disse que pretende trocar o capitão, mas também não assegurou que o português permanece na função — e o assunto segue em aberto num momento de pressão sobre o técnico.

O episódio se soma a outras manifestações públicas no clube. Lisandro Martínez criticou a diretoria depois de perder para o Atlético de Madrid e, em seguida, divulgou um pedido de desculpas.

Carrick, porém, rejeitou a tese de grupo rachado: “Não está dividido. Não, não está dividido. Precisamos apenas voltar a fazer aquilo que fazemos melhor, e vamos conseguir.”

O United soma duas vitórias em 11 jogos na temporada e está há sete partidas sem ganhar. Segundo o texto, a diretoria já estuda cinco nomes para uma eventual troca no comando.

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