Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes criticised head coach Michael Carrick's tactics following a 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como, one of the club's most humiliating European losses. Fernandes suggested the decision not to press man-to-man and to leave space behind allowed Como to gain confidence, implying the coaching staff's approach was flawed. Carrick responded by emphasising the importance of effort and running, while apologising to the 700 travelling fans for the unacceptable performance.
Carrick declined to comment on his future amid mounting pressure after a poor start to the season, with United 13th in the Premier League and on a seven-game winless run. Despite a strong finish to last season that earned him a two-year contract, the team's recent form has deteriorated significantly. The defeat to Como was particularly embarrassing given the Italian club's semi-professional status when United last won the European title in 2008.
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