Carrick and Fernandes Mend Fences Ahead of Chelsea Clash

Michael Carrick and Bruno Fernandes have had a heart-to-heart ahead of Manchester United's important trip to Chelsea. This comes on the heels of Fernandes being sidelined during the team's recent 3-0 loss to Bournemouth. The Portuguese international, who is 32, found himself on the bench after openly criticizing Carrick's tactics following a disappointing 4-1 defeat to Como in the Champions League. Their private discussion took place at United's training ground on Tuesday, although it remains unclear who initiated the conversation. As the team prepares for their Saturday showdown at Stamford Bridge, there's a chance Fernandes could reclaim his spot in the starting eleven. Despite the speculation surrounding Carrick's job security after the Bournemouth debacle, the club's management has decided to keep him at the helm for now. The board believes Carrick deserves the chance to turn the tide, even with United sitting precariously in 16th place in the Premier League. On a brighter note, Carrick received some good news with midfielder Kobbie Mainoo returning to training after a two-week injury layoff. Stay tuned for all the latest updates on Manchester United by following us on BBC Sounds for pre-match insights and post-match analysis.