Bruno Fernandes Keeps Man Utd Captaincy After Carrick Row as Rooney Slams 'Selfish' Squad

Bruno Fernandes will remain Manchester United captain after escaping punishment for his public criticism of head coach Michael Carrick following Wednesday's humiliating 4-1 Champions League defeat at Como.

The Portugal midfielder openly questioned Carrick's tactics after the match and completed 10 post-match media interviews in Italy despite being substituted for Joshua Zirkzee. The outburst was widely viewed as a direct challenge to Carrick's authority — arriving just eight days after another damaging result — but United have decided against disciplinary action.

Sources at Old Trafford acknowledge disappointment with some of Fernandes' remarks, though there is sympathy for his position and an understanding of his frustration. His form has dipped sharply from last season, when he was named PFA and FWA Player of the Year.

Meanwhile, former United striker Wayne Rooney launched a blistering attack on the squad, saying he watched the Como performance in "shock" and "disbelief". Rooney branded the players "selfish", claiming they "don't care about their team-mates, don't care about the manager", and accused Fernandes of deflecting pressure onto others rather than looking at himself.

Rooney also urged United's board to clarify Carrick's future. The head coach will remain in charge for Sunday's Premier League visit of Bournemouth, though speculation about his position continues to mount.

Whether Fernandes keeps his place for that game remains to be seen.