Bruno Fernandes denies rumours of a feud with Michael Carrick

Bruno Fernandes has strongly rejected reports of a falling-out with Manchester United manager Michael Carrick, insisting that claims of a reconciliation between the pair are false.

The Portuguese midfielder addressed the speculation after playing a key role in United's dramatic 3-2 Champions League comeback victory over Roma on Tuesday. The hosts had trailed 2-0 at half-time before Fernandes converted a penalty in the 58th minute to spark their recovery. Matheus Cunha then scored twice late on to complete the turnaround.

Tensions between Fernandes and Carrick emerged in October, when the United's captain publicly questioned the team's tactical approach following a heavy 4-1 defeat against Como. He was subsequently left on the bench for the 3-0 loss to Bournemouth, with Carrick describing the decision as a footballing one.

Fernandes accepted that his omission was justified, explaining that the manager had made the decision because he had not been performing well enough. However, he was unhappy with reports suggesting that the two had held discussions to clear the air.

“There has been a lot of speculation in the media and a lot of lies about things happening at this club between me and the manager. People have been saying that we cleared the air, but nothing like that happened,” Fernandes said.

The United captain's comments suggest that, despite his return to the starting line-up and the team's important victory over Roma, questions remain about his relationship with Carrick. Fernandes, however, made it clear that his focus remains on winning matches and helping Manchester United move forward.