Should Bruno Fernandes be dropped from Man Utd starting lineup?

MANCHESTER, England, October 23, 2026 – Michael Carrick is never short of advice around how he should do his job as head coach of Manchester United. Few of his players divide opinion quite so much as skipper Bruno Fernandes. So, it stands to reason there are a variety of views around whether Fernandes should be dropped for Sunday’s vital Premier League game against Bournemouth at Old Trafford. Former Everton and Rangers striker Duncan Ferguson has no doubts. “It is a big problem for Michael,” he told The Overlap podcast. “Put people in the team you trust. Your captain has thrown you under t...

Few of his players divide opinion quite so much as skipper Bruno Fernandes.

So, it stands to reason there are a variety of views around whether Fernandes should be dropped for Sunday’s vital Premier League game against Bournemouth at Old Trafford.

Former Everton and Rangers striker Duncan Ferguson has no doubts.

“It is a big problem for Michael,” he told The Overlap podcast. “Put people in the team you trust. Your captain has thrown you under the bus. If you don’t think he is playing for you, get him out. I wouldn’t pick him even though he is their best player.”

Joe Smith, respected host of Manchester United fan channel Stretford Paddock, is of the same opinion.

“I don’t think Fernandes should play on the weekend,” he said. “I don’t think (Lisandro) Martínez should’ve played against Leeds, because otherwise they’re running the ship here.”

Source: Capital FM Sports