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Carrick holds talks with Fernandes after Bournemouth snub
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Carrick met with captain Fernandes after benching him for the Bournemouth loss, addressing reported tension between manager and player.
Michael Carrick held talks with Bruno Fernandes following the Manchester United captain's surprise omission from Sunday's defeat to Bournemouth. The meeting came amid reports of friction between the manager and his skipper, with Carrick's decision to drop Fernandes to the bench sparking speculation about the nature of their relationship. The clear-the-air discussion suggests the club is working to resolve any underlying issues.
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UK timesStrong25 reports from 14 outlets. First reported by Manchester Evening News, Sat 13:51. The 9 newest are listed here.
- The Guardian
- ESPN
- BBC Sport
- Fabrizio Romano
- Sky Sports
- The Independent
- Voetbal International
- Evening Standard
- Ben Jacobs
- Manchester Evening News
- Football Insider
- talkSPORT
- MailOnline
- Mirror
- Fernandes tells Carrick he is committed to turning season around in clear-the-air talksThe Guardian
- Reports: Carrick, Fernandes hold 'clear-the-air' talksESPN
- Carrick holds talks with Fernandes after Bournemouth snubMailOnlineThis article
- Carrick and Fernandes hold clear-the-air talksBBC Sport
- Michael Carrick and Bruno Fernandes take major step in bid to salvage Man United crisisThe Independent
4 more reports
- Carrick and critical Fernandes bury the hatchet at struggling Man UtdVoetbal International
- Bruno Fernandes set for Manchester United return after Michael Carrick holds clear-the-air talksEvening Standard
- Carrick and Fernandes meet to clear the air after benchingFabrizio Romano
- Carrick and Fernandes meet face-to-face to clear the air after benchingFabrizio Romano
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