‘I wasn’t performing’: Bruno Fernandes says Carrick was right to drop him after criticism

What the coverage says

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has conceded that manager Michael Carrick was correct to bench him last month following the player's criticism of team tactics. The admission followed a remarkable 3-2 comeback victory against Roma. The Independent noted that the player's remarks came during a fiery interview, while The Guardian reported that Carrick praised the atmosphere at Old Trafford after the match and remarked that the benching would have been justified as punishment for the midfielder's words.

Written by HeadlineShine from 2 outlets' reporting, with AI assistance. Each outlet's own story is listed alongside.