Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes hit out at the team's passive approach out of possession as Champions League debutants Como ran riot in Italy on Wednesday. (EPA Images pic)MANCHESTER: Manchester United boss Michael Carrick said it was a "pure football" decision to drop captain Bruno Fernandes to the bench despite the Portugal midfielder's criticism of his manager's tactics in a 4-1 thrashing by Como.
Without a win in seven games in all competitions, Carrick badly needs a victory against Bournemouth at Old Trafford on Sunday to quell speculation over his future and has made a bold call.
The Red Devils begin the day 15th in the table with just seven points from their opening seven league games.
