Old Trafford is still absolutely buzzing after Manchester United pulled off a thrilling 3-2 victory against Liverpool, a result that officially secured their return to the Champions League next season.It was a classic, high-octane Premier League clash, but amidst all the massive celebrations, there was a brief moment of sheer panic for the Old Trafford faithful.DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CAUGHTOFFSIDE APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAYBruno Fernandes, a player who practically never misses a single minute of action, was unexpectedly substituted late in the game.Given how crucial the Portuguese maestro is to the side, fans immediately feared the worst.Fernandes actually took a heavy knock and was seen limping away from a tough challenge before the break.Bruno Fernandes was crucial for Man United vs LiverpoolIn typical warrior fashion, he gritted his teeth and played on right until stoppage time, pushing his body to the absolute limit to ensure United got over the line in the chaotic 3-2 win.However, interim head coach Michael Carrick was quick to shut down any lingering injury fears during his post-match comments.Want more CaughtOffside coverage? Add us as a preferred source on Google to your favourites list for news you can trustCarrick played down the substitution, insisting that pulling Bruno off wasn’t because he succumbed to the earlier knock.Instead, it was a purely tactical move designed to bring on defender Leny Yoro and lock down the crucial three points.“To be honest, it was just a minute or so to go and [we wanted] to get Leny on the pitch,” said Carrick, as reported by Manchester Evening News.“Obviously Joshua came on, Paddy came on and Amad came on as well and there was nothing behind that apart from that.”More Stories / Latest NewsCarrick issues update on why Bruno Fernandes was taken off in 3-2 win against LiverpoolMay 4 2026, 9:31Huge bid: Man City ready big money summer move for midfielder wanted by Man UnitedMay 4 2026, 9:09Talks held: Man United performer is on his way out after holding talks with high-profile clubMay 4 2026, 8:38Carrick continues to impress at Old TraffordInterim boss Carrick has brilliantly steadied the ship and successfully guided the club back into Europe’s elite competition.With their captain fully committed to the cause and their top-tier status restored, the Red Devils can finally start dreaming of huge European nights under the Old Trafford lights once again.As for Fernandes, he would be hoping to get the maximum minutes in the remaining matches as he looks to break the assist record in a single Premier League season.The Portuguese midfielder has 19 assists this season so far and he just needs two more to move ahead of Arsenal legend Thierry Henry and Manchester City icon Kevin De Bruyne to get the most assists in a single season.Man United will play Sunderland, Nottingham Forest and Brighton in their final three matches of the season.Talks held: Man United performer is on his way out after holding talks with high-profile clubThe post Carrick issues update on why Bruno Fernandes was taken off in 3-2 win against Liverpool appeared first on CaughtOffside.