Carrick faces pressure after United's defeat at Como
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 6:34 AM
Last updated Oct 25, 2026

Manchester United's Michael Carrick is under increasing pressure following a 4-1 loss to Como. Despite an early boost when he took over as interim manager, the club continues to struggle with ongoing performance issues. The loss raises questions about team morale and the effectiveness of recent investments totaling over £1.15 billion since 2021. Defender Lisandro Martinez’s recent comments about the club's recruitment strategy have further highlighted internal challenges. Carrick aims to stabilize the team amidst these difficulties and find solutions moving forward.
- •Manchester United lost 4-1 to Como in their recent match.
- •Michael Carrick's interim management is under scrutiny.
- •The club has spent over £1.15 billion since 2021 on player signings.
- •Defender Lisandro Martinez questioned the team's recruitment strategy.
- •Carrick seeks stability for the team moving forward.
- 6:34 AMBBC Sport — What Man Utd need now is stability, not more changes - Pulis
"BBC Sport columnist Tony Pulis explains why Bruno Fernandes' comments after Manchester United's defeat by Como showed how hard it must be to run the club at the moment.
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