Bruno Fernandes said Michael Carrick was correct to drop him last month as he reflected on a remarkable Manchester United comeback win against Roma at Old Trafford. A twice-taken penalty from Fernandes set United’s revival from 2-0 down in motion, two goals from Matheus Cunha ultimately sealing a win that could yet save the embattled Carrick’s job. Fernandes had been dropped after their previous Champions League game, a 4-1 humbling at Como, having criticised the manager’s tactics in a post-match interview.
He was an unused substitute against Bournemouth in their next fixture and said he accepted the short-lived demotion. And that’s fair,” Fernandes said. And if it was, it was right.
I have to go forward with that. It doesn’t change the belief I have in the manager, the staff and every player at this club. And it doesn’t change my aim to win every game that I have ahead of me.” Fernandes attempted to take the attention away from Carrick after United’s first win in 10 games, which was sealed amid a raucous atmosphere pockmarked by protests against the club’s ownership.
They narrowly avoided completing their longest winless run during a single season since March 1978. The players needed that win. It is something we needed as a group of players and staff.
We have been working so hard to get out of this situation together.” A satisfied Carrick hailed the magic of Old Trafford after United’s rip-roaring second half. There’s just something in this place that when we do have these types of night, we do it the hard way.” Carrick heaped praise on the 19-year-old substitute Shea Lacey, who brilliantly set up Cunha’s winner on his 10th senior appearance. He’s got that little glint in his eye, he plays with a bit of mischief if you like.”
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