Bruno Fernandes has been left out of Manchester United's starting XI against Bournemouth, bringing his run of 46 consecutive Premier League starts to an end. The Portuguese captain had not started a league match on the bench since April 20, 2025.

The decision comes after Fernandes publicly questioned Michael Carrick's tactical approach following United's Champions League defeat to Como. Carrick, however, described the decision as purely technical, insisting that he had to make the choices he believed were best for the team.