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Carrick said United’s lack of running, not tactics, caused the defeat as the club’s winless run in all competitions reached seven games.

  • Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick responded to captain Bruno Fernandes' criticism of the team's tactics following Wednesday's 1-4 UEFA Champions League loss against Como.
  • Fernandes had publicly questioned the coaching staff's decision to leave space behind instead of pressing man-to-man, arguing that giving Como time on the ball allowed them to gain confidence.
  • Carrick dismissed the tactical complaints, noting, "We actually half-pressed man-to-man the second half and then conceded a goal from that," and argued the defeat stemmed from players failing to run.
  • Admitting the performance "wasn't acceptable," Carrick emphasized his commitment to the club, stating, "I'd like to think so. I didn't like what I saw tonight, though."
  • Goals from Nicolas Paz, Jacobo Ramon, and Anastasios Douvikas sealed the defeat, extending United's winless run in all competitions this season.
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Bruno Fernandes chose to criticize Manchester United's tactics after their slump. Michael Carrick, however, did not agree with that opinion at all, and therefore the head coach chose to respond back

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Manchester Evening News broke the news in Chadderton, United Kingdom on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
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