Fernandes likes loyalty-themed reel after United defeat

Bruno Fernandes’s official Instagram account liked a loyalty-themed reel after Manchester United’s 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth, drawing attention amid tensions following his criticism of manager Michael Carrick’s tactics. Fernandes was an unused substitute in the match at Old Trafford. The reel carried the caption, “Never push a loyal person to the point where they no longer care.” Its animation showed a rocklike figure holding back a boulder from a town before letting it go. The like was reported on Fernandes’s verified account, but its intended meaning has not been established. It does not confirm that he was addressing Carrick or the club. Fernandes had questioned United’s tactical approach after their Champions League loss to Como. In post-match comments, he said the coaching staff had chosen not to press man-to-man and leave space behind, adding that judging the tactics was for the manager and staff. Carrick subsequently left him out of the starting lineup against Bournemouth and said the selection was made for footballing reasons. Fernandes did not enter the match, which United lost 3-0. The Instagram activity prompted speculation among supporters about Fernandes’s...