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Michael Carrick faces scrutiny after Manchester United's loss to Como

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 7:05 AM

Last updated Oct 22, 2026

Michael Carrick faces scrutiny after Manchester United's loss to Como

Summary

Manchester United suffered a 4-1 defeat against Como in Italy, continuing their winless streak to seven matches. Nico Paz shone for Como with two goals and an assist, while Joshua Zirkzee scored a late consolation for United. The loss raised questions about manager Michael Carrick's future, particularly after captain Bruno Fernandes criticized the team's tactics. Former player Dimitar Berbatov commented on the team's poor performance, calling it akin to a reserve squad. The atmosphere around the club has been described as toxic, complicating the situation further for Carrick.

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•Manchester United fell 4-1 to Como in a recent match.
•The team is on a seven-match winless run.
•Nico Paz scored two goals for Como.
•Bruno Fernandes criticized tactics after the match.
•Dimitar Berbatov compared the team's performance to a reserve squad.

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7:05 AMYahoo Sports — “A reserve team” – Carrick’s former Man Utd teammate believes he has lost the plot

What they're saying

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Dimitar Berbatov suggests the writing is on the wall for Michael Carrick following Manchester United’s embarrassing defeat to Como.The Red Devils landed in Italy on the back of a six-match winless r...
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