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Fernandes Questions Carrick Tactics After Como Debacle

Fernandes said United gave Como too much space and should have pressed higher after a 4-1 loss that deepened pressure on Carrick.

  • On Wednesday, Manchester United suffered a 4-1 defeat to Como in the Champions League, marking the club's worst European result since 1996 and extending their winless streak to seven matches.
  • Manager Michael Carrick's squad faces their worst Premier League start in 40 years, with internal disharmony festering for less than 150 days since last season ended.
  • Captain Bruno Fernandes publicly questioned Carrick's tactics, stating, "That's on the manager and staff to see it, not me," while midfielder Youri Tielemans cited "tactical, technical, effort" failures.
  • Fernandes appeared visibly frustrated during the match, gesturing at teammates before being substituted for Joshua Zirkzee in the 65th minute and leaving the pitch without acknowledging Carrick.
  • This public discord mirrors the atmosphere before former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was sacked five years ago, as pressure intensifies on Carrick amid the club's deepening crisis.
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Manchester United is in crisis again. After the disgrace in the Champions League at Como FC, Captain Bruno Fernandes criticized the coach. Legendary football experts see this differently.

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The heavy 4-1 defeat by Como of Cesk Fabregas and Nico Paz sparked tension in the “red devils”, with the captain questioning the tactical options of Michael Carrick and the English technician sending a clear message to his players. The post Civil war at Manchester United: Bruno Fernandes turns against Carrick and the coach responds in harsh style appeared first on in.gr.

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Manchester United endured a tough night in Europe after losing 4-1 away to Como in the Champions League. The crushing defeat has heightened tensions around manager Michael Carrick and sparked disagreements within the Red Devils camp over the tactics they have chosen. After the final whistle, Carrick headed to the English club's supporters' section to apologise to the nearly 700 fans who had travelled all the way to Italy. It is notable that the …

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The Telegraph broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
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