Bruno Fernandes criticises Carrick after United’s 4-1 loss to Como
United captain blames coaching staff for tactics, manager apologises for performance
Los hechos
- Manchester United lost 4-1 to Como on 21 October 2026 in the Champions League.
- Bruno Fernandes said the team applied too little pressure and had a “mood of defeat” after conceding early.
- Fernandes blamed the coaching staff for not pressing man‑to‑man and leaving space behind.
- Michael Carrick apologized to supporters and said the team lacked intensity and motivation.
- United are winless in seven matches across all competitions and have three points from their first three Champions League games.
Manchester United were beaten 4-1 by Como in the Champions League on 21 October 2026. The first goal came in the second minute, and United only scored a stoppage‑time consolation from Joshua Zirkzee.
Bruno Fernandes said the side failed to apply enough pressure and that the early goal created a “mood of defeat”. He blamed the coaching staff for not pressing man‑to‑man and for leaving space behind, saying “that’s on the manager and staff to see, not me”.
Michael Carrick responded by apologising to supporters and saying the team did not bring the required intensity, motivation or purpose to the game. He added that if players do not run, they will not win.
United are currently winless in seven matches across all competitions and have only three points from their opening three Champions League games. They will host AS Roma in their next Champions League fixture.
Como completed 594 passes in the match, the most by a team against United in a Champions League game since Barcelona in 2019 (725 passes).
Contexto
Manchester United lost 4-1 to Como in the Champions League on 21 October 2026. The defeat followed a run of seven matches without a win across all competitions, raising questions about the team's tactics and motivation.
Cómo lo titularon los medios
- Al JazeeraMan United captain Fernandes slams Carrick’s tactics after Como hammering
- Sky SportsFernandes criticises coaches, Carrick criticises players - but who was to blame?
- BBC SportFernandes rounds on Carrick after Man Utd humiliation
- Sky SportsMan Utd latest: Carrick, Fernandes and your views on defeat in Como
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