Fernandes Questions Carrick Tactics After United's 4-1 Como Loss, Extending Winless Run to 7
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Updated · Al Jazeera English · Oct 21
Fernandes Questions Carrick Tactics After United's 4-1 Como Loss, Extending Winless Run to 7
3 articles · Updated · Al Jazeera English · Oct 21
Summary
Bruno Fernandes said Manchester United lacked pressure and slipped into a "mood of defeat" after conceding in the second minute of a 4-1 Champions League loss at Como.
Fernandes pointed to the coaching staff's decision not to press man-to-man, saying United sometimes needed to be braver, press higher and stop giving opponents space and confidence.
Michael Carrick, under growing pressure after seven matches without a win, accepted responsibility, called the display unacceptable and apologized for the team's lack of intensity and purpose.
United have just 3 points from their opening 3 Champions League games, with Joshua Zirkzee's stoppage-time goal only trimming the margin before AS Roma visit next.