United Defeated Again as Como Pile Pressure on Carrick
Nico Paz scored twice and Como exposed Manchester United’s defensive flaws in a result that deepens pressure on Michael Carrick.
- On Wednesday, October 21, 2026, Como defeated Manchester United 4-1 at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia in a Champions League match, with Nico Paz scoring twice and Anastasios Douvikas and Jacobo Ramon adding goals; Joshua Zirkzee scored a late consolation.
- Manager Michael Carrick entered the fixture facing a severe injury crisis, with nine first-team players sidelined including Lisandro Martinez and Luke Shaw, while severe weather warnings forecasted heavy rain and thunderstorms at the lakeside venue.
- Manchester United conceded within the opening two minutes for the second consecutive European match, as Paz curled a brilliant left-footed finish past goalkeeper Senne Lammens into the bottom corner, setting the tone for Como's dominance.
- The defeat extends United's winless run to seven matches and leaves them 20th in the Champions League league-phase table, intensifying scrutiny on manager Michael Carrick as his job security comes under mounting pressure.
- Carrick's side has secured only one victory in its last 11 Champions League away matches, a trend that now places severe pressure on the manager to improve results and remain competitive in the tournament's league phase.
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[Sports Chosun Reporter Noh Joo-hwan] It is the worst slump. EPL club Manchester United has failed to win in their last seven consecutive matches. They suffered a crushing defeat, conceding a whopping four goals in their away match against Como, Italy. The atmosphere suggests that the dismissal of manager Michael Carrick is imminent. Voices are growing louder that things cannot continue like this. Como played a fantastic game at home. On the 22n…
Sydney Morning Herald
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