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Carrick plans sweeping changes after 4-1 Como loss and Fernandes…
United lost 4-1 at Como in the Champions League, and Bruno Fernandes appeared to criticise the coaching staff afterwards; Sunday's team at Bournemouth is in doubt.
On air: Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Vera Bullock on BBN This MorningPublished
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At a glance
- First reported by Yahoo Sports: “Michael Carrick to make sweeping changes to Man United starting XI vs Bournemouth”, with reporting from Sky Sports, ESPN and The False 9.
- Covered on BBN on Friday, October 23, 2026, at 6:32 AM ET on BBN This Morning, by Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Vera Bullock.
- Topics: Como, Michael Carrick, Man United.
- BBN covered this story before: Como stun Manchester United 4-1 in Champions League (October 22).
The real story
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- Yahoo SportsMichael Carrick to make sweeping changes to Man United starting XI vs Bournemouth
- Sky SportsMan Utd boss Michael Carrick remaining in charge vs Bournemouth amid growing concerns at Old Trafford October 23, 2026 · facts used on air
- ESPNMichael Carrick set to lead Man United vs. Bournemouth amid pressure - sources October 23, 2026 · facts used on air
- The False 9Man Utd vs Bournemouth Prediction: Score Pick and Team News October 22, 2026 · facts used on air
What BBN said about it
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorNow Sunday at Bournemouth he's making sweeping changes, and Martinez and Rashford are both seventy-five percent to play.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSeventy-five percent is a strong position. I'd call it a squad in a flexible availability window.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorVera, that's a doubt.
Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorOne win from seven games. At my house that's a crisis, and the captain just told the neighbours.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSo the changes are the second draft. Fine.
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The story so far
- Carrick answers Ten Hag's 'toxic' claim ahead of Como · Yahoo Sports
- Como stun Manchester United 4-1 in Champions League · Yahoo Sports
- Carrick plans sweeping changes after 4-1 Como loss and Fernandes… (this story)
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