Man Utd manager Carrick refuses to rule out dropping Fernandes in emotional address
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has delivered an emotional address to the media following a poor run of results. He refused to rule out dropping captain Bruno Fernandes for the upcoming match against Bournemouth.
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The internal instability at a major global football club highlights the high-pressure environment of professional sports management.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick
Manchester United reporter Published 49 minutes ago Under-pressure Manchester United boss Michael Carrick delivered a passionate and emotional address lasting five minutes and 30 seconds as he battles to save his job.
And he refused to rule out dropping skipper Bruno Fernandes for Sunday's Premier League meeting with Bournemouth at Old Trafford.
Instead of taking his seat and answering questions as normal in Friday's scheduled pre-match media conference at Carrington, Carrick said he wanted to start himself.
It was a strategy former boss Sir Alex Ferguson used, although the legendary Scot rarely spoke at such length.
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