Carrick: 'I don't need assurances' as he backs Bruno before Chelsea

📰 Michael Carrick says he needs no assurances over his future and has backed Bruno Fernandes ahead of the trip to Chelsea. 📌 Key points 🗣️ Carrick said: "I don't need assurances from anyone." 😐 He said he was not surprised still to be in charge. 🤝 He said Fernandes is "fully committed to this football club". 🪑 Benching Fernandes against Bournemouth was "a decision for the game". 🏟️ United travel to Chelsea on 31 October. 📝 What happened 🗣️ At his press conference on 29 October Carrick said he was "here to do my job" and added: "I don't need assurances from anyone." Asked if he was surprised to still be in charge, he replied: "I'm not surprised, no," and said he would not walk away. 📉 United lost 3-0 at home to Bournemouth on 25 October, extending their winless run to eight games, and Carrick was widely expected to be sacked this week. He stayed after the club's leadership showed support. Fans applauded him down the tunnel after the Bournemouth game while the players were booed. 🤝 On Fernandes, who criticised the tactics after the Como defeat and spent the whole Bournemouth game on the bench, Carrick said: "Bruno is fully committed to this football club," with "no issues". He called the benching "a decision for the game" and said Fernandes has "led the team so well for many a game and many a year." 🔥 Even so, Football365's sack race on 29 October still has Carrick first, calling him "done". 📊 By the numbers • United's run: 8 games without a win in all competitions • Bournemouth: lost 3-0 at home • Football365 sack race: 1st 👀 What to watch 🤝 Bruno's return — after Carrick's words, will the captain be back in the starting XI at Chelsea? 🟥 Chelsea's mood — Chelsea also need a lift after losing 2-0 to Spurs and going out of the cup on penalties at Liverpool. ⏳ Carrick's clock — the hierarchy has bought him time, but a longer winless run would bring the pressure straight back. 🔭 Why it matters United face Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on 31 October, a game that could shape Carrick's future as he tries to avoid a ninth match without a win.