Manchester United’s winless run continues with a 4-1 Champions League humiliation in Como, with Bruno Fernandes criticizing the tactics. Published October 21, 2026 October 21, 2026 Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes said his team did not apply enough pressure and adopted a “defeating mood” after conceding early in Wednesday’s 4-1 Champions League defeat in Como, a result that increased scrutiny. about manager Michael Carrick. As they opened the scoring in the second minute, and United collapsed, with only a consolation goal in added time from Joshua Zirkzee making the scoreline a little less severe. “There wasn’t enough pressure on the ball or a lot of good movement off the ball. There were a lot of things that didn’t go our way.” [coaching] “The staff shouldn’t press man to man and sometimes leave space and try to get the ball, wait for them, but sometimes when you give these teams space, they gain confidence,” he said. Asked if his comments amounted to criticism of Carrick’s tactics, Fernandes said: “That’s for the manager and staff to see, not me. “Sometimes you have to be braver under pressure, take the risk of pressing high and making them uncomfortable.” United are now seven games without a win. “It was more than disappointing,” the 45-year-old told TNT Sports. “I think everyone has to take responsibility for that. I will take responsibility for the team and overall performance; It all ends with me, and I’m okay with that. “But as a supporter of this football club, to see a performance like that is unacceptable, I must say.” Carrick said his team had failed to show the required intensity. “It’s the motivation, the purpose and the intensity of a game of football that you have to bring to it. “Fernandes also questioned United’s mentality after the initial setback. “Conceding early makes us enter the game in a ‘defeat’ mood,” he said. United have three points from their first three Champions League games and will host AS Roma in their next match in the competition.
