Bruno Fernandes Sparks Fresh Manchester United Tension With Instagram Like
Bruno Fernandes has sparked fresh tension at Manchester United after liking an Instagram post suggesting that loyalty can be pushed to the point of indifference.
The Portugal midfielder’s activity came days after he was left on the bench for United’s 3-0 home Premier League defeat to Bournemouth, a result that has increased the pressure on head coach Michael Carrick.
Fernandes and Carrick row
- United suffered a 4-1 Champions League loss at Como last week.
- Fernandes criticised Carrick after the defeat, holding the manager responsible and claiming the side had not pressed effectively.
- Carrick responded by omitting his captain from the starting XI for Sunday’s Bournemouth match at Old Trafford.
- United were beaten 3-0 without Fernandes, placing Carrick’s position in serious doubt.
- Fernandes then liked the Instagram message, which read in essence that a loyal person should not be driven into no longer caring.
Social-media concern
The online gesture has drawn criticism, with comparisons made to Alejandro Garnacho’s spell at United. Garnacho previously caused friction through social-media posts that appeared to express frustration over his role at the club.
Fernandes has been at United since arriving from Sporting Lisbon in 2020 for €65 million. The 32-year-old’s current Old Trafford contract expires at the end of the season.
What happens next
Carrick is expected to face a decision on his future this week after the Bournemouth defeat. If United change manager, Fernandes could quickly be restored to the side following his benching.
