Carrick and Bruno Fernandes clear the air

Carrick and captain Bruno Fernandes held a private meeting at Carrington to resolve tensions after the midfielder's public criticism of tactics.

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick and captain Bruno Fernandes met privately on Tuesday at the club's Carrington training ground to address their differences. The conversation came after Bruno questioned Carrick's tactical approach following United's 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como, and subsequently sat on the bench during Sunday's 3-0 Premier League loss to Bournemouth at Old Trafford. It remains unclear whether Bruno apologized for his critical comments. Despite eight consecutive games without a win and the club sitting 16th in the Premier League, one point above the relegation zone, United's board believes Carrick deserves the opportunity to turn the team's fortunes around. On a positive note for Carrick, midfielder Kobbie Mainoo returned to training after a two-week injury absence.