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Carrick and Fernandes hold clear-the-air talks

Carrick and Fernandes hold clear-the-air talks

Summary

Michael Carrick and Bruno Fernandes held private talks at Manchester United’s training ground on Tuesday, before the team’s Premier League match at Chelsea. Carrick will remain in charge despite United’s recent defeat and 16th-place position, while Kobbie Mainoo has returned to training after an injury.

Key Facts

  • Fernandes was an unused substitute in United’s 3-0 defeat by Bournemouth on Sunday.
  • Carrick dropped Fernandes after the captain criticised his tactics following United’s 4-1 loss to Como in the Champions League.
  • The pair spoke privately at the club’s training ground on Tuesday; it is not known who initiated the talks.
  • United are scheduled to play Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday at 12:30 GMT.
  • Fernandes could return to the starting line-up against Chelsea.
  • United’s board decided Carrick would remain in charge and have the chance to improve the team’s results.
  • Midfielder Kobbie Mainoo returned to training on Wednesday after two weeks out injured.
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