On the latest episode of BBC Radio Manchester's The Devil's Advocate podcast, the team discussed captain Bruno Fernandes' form so far this season and how manager Michael Carrick should respond.

Host Gaz Drinkwater said: "Obviously, in the Ipswich game Fernandes was phenomenal, but I'm starting to get a little bit worried about him."

Fan Jay Motty, from the Stretford Paddock, replied: "It hasn't been a good season for Fernandes, I think we can agree on that. I don't know whether Carrick is struggling to decide what to do with him. Is that his best position [on the wing]? No. But then if you put him in the middle that means you're going to have to drop Youri Tielemans. Is dropping Tielemans a terrible idea?

"I think Bruno is one player he cannot drop - not just because of the performances, because I don't think they've been great, but it sends the wrong message and if it doesn't work out people will think you've lost the plot.

"Also, how do his team-mates in the dressing room respond to that? You'd lose an ally straight away if you drop the captain and I just don't think he can afford to do that.

"Maybe that's wrong. Maybe he should be able to drop a player who's not performing but I just don't think Carrick is in a position to."

What do you think about Fernandes' performances so far this season? Should Carrick consider leaving out his captain or is the talisman 'undroppable'?