# Carrick faces pressure after United loss

> Carrick's manager role in jeopardy after 4-1 Champions League defeat by Como.
- Title: Carrick faces pressure after United loss · the Guardian
- Summary: Carrick's manager role in jeopardy after 4-1 Champions League defeat by Como. Manchester United manager Michael Carrick's future is uncertain following a 4-1…
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- Source: the Guardian — https://theguardian.com/football/2026/oct/21/michael-carrick-bruno-fernandes-manchester-united-como-champions-league
- Published: 2026-10-21T21:15:23+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: michael carrick, bruno fernandes, manchester united, como, champions league, premier league, carabao cup, sports
## Carrick apologises to fans
Carrick offered a mea culpa to Manchester United fans who stayed past the final whistle in Como.
## United lose 4-1 to Como
Manchester United suffered a 4-1 Champions League defeat by Como in their third group game.
## Carrick's job at risk
Carrick's future as Manchester United manager is in question after the loss.
## Fernandes criticises tactics
Bruno Fernandes challenged Carrick’s decision to not press against Cesc Fàbregas’s team.
## Carrick defends tactics
Carrick said his team half-pressed man-to-man in the second half before conceding a goal.
## Carrick's team performance
Carr: 700 supporters attended, 200 remained after match, United conceded early goal.
## Carrick's next steps
Carrick will prepare for Bournemouth match while addressing team morale.
## Key takeaway

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick's future is uncertain following a 4-1 Champions League loss to Como, with criticism of tactics and team performance.