India, Oct. 25 -- Bruno Fernandes was left out of Manchester United's starting team against Bournemouth after publicly criticising head coach Michael Carrick. The Portuguese midfielder was named on the bench for the Premier League team's match against Bournemouth at Old Trafford on Sunday.

Harry Maguire was named Manchester United's captain in Fernandes' absence. Fernandes' place on the bench came after he questioned Carrick's tactics during Manchester United's 4-1 defeat to Como on Wednesday, ESPN reported.

Fernandes was unhappy with the instructions given to the team during the defeat to Como. He appeared disappointed that the players had been told not to press their opponents. Pressing means putting pressure on the opposition players...