Bruno Fernandes faces criticism after comments on United's loss to Como
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 7:53 AM
Last updated Oct 22, 2026
Bruno Fernandes criticized Michael Carrick's tactics following Manchester United's 4-1 defeat to Como in the Champions League. Fernandes expressed frustration with United's inability to press effectively, stating that teams gain confidence when given space. Jamie Carragher responded, labeling Fernandes' remarks as 'disgraceful' and suggesting the midfielder's attitude is detrimental to the team's performance. The defeat left Manchester United at the bottom of the group table, marking their seventh winless game across all competitions.
- •Fernandes criticized United's pressing strategy after loss to Como
- •Jamie Carragher called Fernandes' comments 'disgraceful'
- •Manchester United is 20th in the Champions League group
- •United has not won in their last seven matches across competitions
- •Fernandes was upset over being substituted during the match
- 7:53 AMYahoo Sports — Bruno Fernandes turning on Michael Carrick exposes Man United’s unavoidable truth
- 7:21 AMYahoo Sports — Jamie Carragher tears into ‘disgraceful’ Bruno Fernandes over Man United captain’s Como outburst
"The Portuguese star was critical of how Michael Carrick set up Man United in their 4-1 defeat to the Italians in the Champions League, with more pressure on the manager after a torrid start to the season
"The United captain chose to expose what appears to be division in a fractured dressing room, and even Carrick appeared resigned into accepting there’s no coming back from that
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 22, 2026, 7:53 AMBruno Fernandes turning on Michael Carrick exposes Man United’s unavoidable truth
The United captain chose to expose what appears to be division in a fractured dressing room, and even Carrick appeared resigned into accepting there’s no coming back from that
- Yahoo SportsOct 22, 2026, 7:21 AMJamie Carragher tears into ‘disgraceful’ Bruno Fernandes over Man United captain’s Como outburst
The Portuguese star was critical of how Michael Carrick set up Man United in their 4-1 defeat to the Italians in the Champions League, with more pressure on the manager after a torrid start to the season
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