BBC. Michael Carrick said Bruno Fernandes was benched for football reasons, not as punishment for criticising Manchester United’s tactics. Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes is dropped from the starting XI for Sunday's game against Bournemouth following his criticism of manager Michael Carrick. MANCHESTER: Manchester United boss Michael Carrick dropped captain Bruno Fernandes to the bench for Sunday's Premier League visit of Bournemouth after the Portugal midfielder criticised his.