The 32-year-old will be on the bench at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon

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Bruno Fernandes has been dropped to the Manchester United bench for Sunday's clash with Bournemouth as Michael Carrick attempts to halt a run of seven matches without victory.

The United captain questioned aspects of his side's approach after Wednesday's crushing 4-1 defeat at Como.

Carrick apologised to supporters following that result before admitting on Friday that his team had lost their way.

Fernandes, who was withdrawn after 66 minutes in Italy, now finds himself outside the starting line-up for today's Premier League fixture as a result of his outburst.