After the dispute with Bruno Fernandes.. Carrick clarifies the fate of the captaincy at Manchester United

- Manchester United's English coach Michael Carrick confirmed that Bruno Fernandes will retain the team's captaincy. The Portuguese international player was excluded from the starting lineup in the team's last match, after he appeared to criticize the coach's tactics during the defeat the team suffered in the Champions League.

Carrick, who is under great pressure, also spoke about his future before Saturday afternoon's match against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. The Red Devils are seeking to end a series of eight matches in which they have not achieved any wins in all competitions.

Carrick, who appeared very emotional as he greeted the Old Trafford fans following the 3-0 defeat against Bournemouth last Sunday, excluded Fernandes from the starting lineup and left him on the bench for that match, in light of the statements the player made after confronting Cuomo. However, in his comments during the pre-match press conference, Carrick confirmed that Bruno is “fully committed” to the club - and that he will retain the captaincy - ahead of his expected return to the starting lineup for the clash against Chelsea.

Carrick said: “Listen, we are very aware of the situation the team is in, and our situation as a football club at the moment. He is an important player for this group; he has been, he will continue to be.

We all have to make a difference, and get things on the right track.” The English coach continued about his Portuguese player: “He is fully committed to this club, and fully committed to working to improve things.

This doesn't change anything; He is someone who has led the team brilliantly in many matches over many years, and he will continue to do so.” When asked again about his relationship with Fernandes, who won the Premier League Player of the Season award last season, Carrick added: “Bruno is fully committed to this club, and there is no problem with that at all.”

He added: "We are moving forward, making decisions one by one, and are now looking forward to the match scheduled for Saturday." Regarding his future, Carrick continued, "I don't need any guarantees from anyone."

He added: "I fully understand the nature of this position. I understand the dimensions of the work and the responsibilities it entails and what it entails, so I really do not need any guarantees from anyone in this regard." United occupies sixteenth place in the league standings after eight rounds, and has only achieved one win, which was at the expense of Ipswich Town. The team may find itself in the relegation zone at the end of the weekend if it suffers another defeat away from its stadium against coach Xabi Alonso's squad.

After facing Chelsea, the team will host Roma in the Champions League, where it currently ranks twentieth in the league stage after three rounds. However, Carrick maintains that external noise does not affect him too deeply, and he is fully aware of the issues his team must address to improve results.

As for external matters, I should not focus on them. “I know what we can influence, and I know what we need to improve.”

Carrick continued: “As a group leader, I understand what kind of help they need; they need some guidance at certain times, and support in dealing with specific matters. This is part of my direct role towards them; they are people I care about, and I can influence them directly.”

We hold meetings every week, but the course of some of these meetings may differ based on the results, circumstances and the prevailing atmosphere. He continued: “I must say that the players have great hunger; We suffer because we did not achieve a sufficient number of victories in football matches.

But at the same time there is intensity, a kind of determination, a feeling of disappointment, and an intense desire to do better, that's for sure.” Regarding injuries, Carrick stated that striker Benjamin Cisco will remain absent “for a longer period”, but added that English midfielder Kobe Maino has returned to training.