Carrick hopes Bruno Fernandes will play more in attacking positions.

Manchester United, nicknamed the "Red Devils," will host Brentford at Old Trafford in the 34th round of the 2025/26 Premier League season. Manager Carrick stated that Bruno Fernandes has always played a pivotal role in the team, and he also hopes that the midfielder can play more in attacking positions.

So far this Premier League season, 31-year-old Bruno Fernandes has scored 8 goals and provided 18 assists for Manchester United, making him one of the core pillars of the "Red Devils".

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said, "From a personal perspective, I think we've provided Bruno Fernandes with a platform where he can reach his full potential. In fact, this applies to all players; we strive to enable everyone to perform at their best through our tactical structure and team system."

"Everyone needs to make certain sacrifices for the benefit of the team. But for me, I would like to see Bruno Fernandes in a more attacking position and given some freedom. He has always played for the team and has a lot of responsibility in it. I think he did a great job off the ball and defensively in the last game and showed his sense of responsibility."

Carrick pointed out, "The key is trust. He is an excellent player with a broad vision, great creativity, and a high football IQ. He is also an important figure in the locker room and has a huge influence. So many times, it's about trusting him and putting him in the positions where we believe he can have the most impact."

In addition, Carrick shared, "I've known Bruno Fernandes for a long time and worked with him when he first joined, so this doesn't surprise me. I know very well what he can bring, and experience evolves over time, and everyone can clearly see him growing in a very positive direction."

In the last round of the Premier League, Manchester United defeated Chelsea 1-0 at Stamford Bridge, thanks to an assist from Bruno Fernandes for Cunha's goal. After a run of 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in their last 5 matches, Manchester United currently sits in 3rd place in the standings with 45 points, in a very good position to secure Champions League qualification.

When discussing the team's roster, Carrick said, "The overall situation is similar to before. There are some minor collisions and discomfort among the players, which is common after a game."

“Patrick Dogu is making steady progress and is close to returning to training, which is good news. We are still monitoring Yoro’s situation, and he may return, but it is not 100% certain at this stage.”

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