Carrick and Bruno Fernandes spar over tactics after United’s loss

Manchester United suffered a 4‑1 defeat to Como at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia on Wednesday the 21st, prompting head coach Michael Carrick to apologise to United supporters. After the match Carrick and captain Bruno Fernandes exchanged public comments on the team’s tactical choices.

The loss marked the Red Devils’ fifth defeat in eleven games this season, intensifying the pressure on the club in Manchester. Fans expressed disappointment as the margin widened the gap between expectations and performance.

Fernandes questions the game plan

Bruno Fernandes was substituted after 22 minutes of the second half and immediately criticised the technical committee’s approach. “It was a decision by the technical committee not to press individually and, at times, to leave space behind,” the Portuguese midfielder said.

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Carrick under mounting pressure

Michael Carrick replied that the side made “a partial individual marking in the second half and suffered a goal because of that”. He added that “regardless of the system or the tactics used, if you don’t run, don’t run forward and don’t get back to help in defence, you won’t win”.

Carrick is under intense scrutiny, having gone seven games without a win. He signed a two‑year contract in May after guiding United to third place in the Premier League last season.

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The Englishman took charge in January following the departure of Ruben Amorim, stepping in when the team was already navigating a difficult period. The recent defeat adds to the challenges he faces in turning United’s fortunes around.