Fernandes questions Carrick’s tactics after Manchester United lose 4-1 to Como
Bruno Fernandes criticised Manchester United’s approach after a 4-1 Champions League defeat by Como, while manager Michael Carrick said effort mattered regardless of the tactics used.
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Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes publicly questioned Michael Carrick’s tactics after United were beaten 4-1 by Como in the Champions League, a result that led the head coach to face questions about his future.
Fernandes told TNT Sports that United’s decision not to press Como one-on-one had left the Italian side space to gain confidence. Asked whether Carrick had got his tactics wrong, he said that was for the manager and his staff to judge, but added that United sometimes needed to be braver under pressure and press higher.
Carrick responded at his post-match press conference: “There’s a little bit of whatever system you play, whatever tactics you play, if you don’t run, and you don’t run forward, and you don’t run back, you aren’t going to win.”
The BBC reported that Carrick apologised to the 700 United fans who travelled to Como. After the final whistle, he had crossed the pitch without acknowledging his players and repeatedly held his hands up to the supporters.
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