Fernandes has been Manchester United’s one constant excellent participant since a £47m transfer from Sporting in January 2020, when Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was the supervisor.
He has scored 111 objectives and made 106 assists in 338 video games for the membership in all competitions.
Former supervisor Erik ten Hag made him the skipper in the summertime of 2023 after taking the armband off Harry Maguire, whose place within the workforce was removed from sure.
However this isn’t the primary time his physique language, perspective and behavior as captain has been criticised.
He was known as a “disgrace” and “embarrassing” by United legends Gary Neville and Roy Keane after the 7-0 loss to Liverpool in 2023, whereas Chris Sutton stated he should never captain the club again.
Nonetheless, final season Fernandes was named the Premier League’s participant of the 12 months after a document 21 assists in a season.
“That award was on the again of Michael Carrick turning into the supervisor,” stated Carragher.
“He would not have gotten that award with out Michael Carrick, as a result of Michael Carrick put him again in his rightful place and he then went on to have a incredible season as a result of he is a proficient footballer.
“However when it comes to perspective and the best way he goes about issues, it is not proper in any respect.”
Fernandes has made headlines along with his feedback earlier than. In August 2025 he stated the membership wanted to make extra signings.
That December he was requested concerning the reality United had been prepared to promote him to Al-Hilal and instructed Canal 11: “From the membership I felt it was, ‘Should you go it is not so unhealthy for us’. It hurts me a bit.
“Greater than hurting me, it makes me unhappy. I am a participant that no-one can criticise, I am all the time out there, I all the time give my finest.
“I might have left on this switch window, I’d have earned far more cash.
“I’d have gained many trophies this season, however I made a decision to not go, not just for household causes however as a result of I genuinely love the membership.”
However now the narrative would possibly change totally after his newest feedback.
Many might be questioning whether or not he ought to even begin in Sunday’s recreation towards Bournemouth.
Martinez did preserve his place, after apologising, at Leeds final Sunday.
However as United fan Mitten says: ”There was mitigation with Martinez as a result of he needs a brand new contract. Fernandes is captain.”
There was no phrase from the membership about whether or not Fernandes’ position as captain is in jeopardy after his outburst.
