Bruno Fernandes’ Instagram like fuels fresh United social‑media storm

Bruno Fernandes sparked fresh controversy on social media after being omitted from Manchester United’s starting line‑up in the 3‑0 loss to Bournemouth on Sunday, liking an Instagram reel with a pointed caption. The 32‑year‑old father of two appears to be venting his frustration at the club.

United’s season in crisis

Under Michael Carrick, United’s campaign has begun abysmally, with only one Premier League win to their name. The club sit low in the table and have struggled to find consistency.

Their cup fortunes have also faltered, exiting the Carabao Cup after a defeat to Brighton and suffering a 4‑1 drubbing by Como in their most recent European outing. The 3‑0 loss to Bournemouth added another damning result.

Fernandes’ silent protest

Carrick dropped Fernandes to the bench for the Bournemouth match, insisting the decision was purely sporting. Fernandes remained an unused substitute as United were humiliated by Marco Rose’s side.

Hours after the defeat, Fernandes’ official Instagram account liked a reel captioned “Never push a loyal person to the point where they no longer care.” The short video shows a rock monster protecting a city before allowing a massive boulder to destroy it, set to a tune reminiscent of the Macarena.

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Earlier online outbursts

has catalogued seven instances where United players have used social media to air grievances, highlighting a worrying pattern at the club. The list includes former captain and current midfielder Bruno Fernandes, whose latest action adds to the tally.

In December 2025, Kobbie Mainoo’s half‑brother Jordan posted pictures of a “FREE KOBBIE MAINOO” shirt he wore in the Old Trafford stands during a Bournemouth match. Manager Ruben Amorim responded diplomatically, stating the shirt would not affect selection, before later being dismissed and Mainoo returned to the first‑team squad.

Alejandro Garnacho also drew attention in April 2024 when he liked two fan‑made posts criticising Erik ten Hag after being substituted at half‑time in a 2‑2 draw with Bournemouth. Garnacho subsequently unliked the posts, Ten Hag accepted his apology, and the Argentine was later frozen out under Amorim, sold to Chelsea for £40 million in August 2025 and is now on loan at Aston Villa.

Bruno Fernandes could leave United for Atletico Madrid

The original headline that introduced this story also referenced Jadon Sancho joining United alongside Garnacho, underscoring the club’s ongoing transfer activity while its social‑media discipline remains under scrutiny.