# Fernandes blames Carrick tactics in Como rout

> Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes criticises manager Michael Carrick's approach after a 4-1 Champions League defeat at Como.
- Title: Fernandes blames Carrick tactics in Como rout · Al Jazeera
- Summary: Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes criticises manager Michael Carrick's approach after a 4-1 Champions League defeat at Como. Manchester United lost…
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- Source: Al Jazeera — https://aljazeera.com/sports/2026/10/21/man-united-captain-fernandes-slams-carricks-tactics-after-como-hammering?traffic_source=rss
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## Como scores in second minute
Como opened the scoring in the second minute of Wednesday's Champions League match at the Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium. Manchester United then collapsed after the early goal.
## Fernandes blames tactics and mood
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes said his side failed to apply enough pressure and adopted a mood of defeat after conceding early. The criticism increased scrutiny on manager Michael Carrick.

> mood of defeat
## Zirkzee's late goal ends rout
Manchester United lost four one to Como. Joshua Zirkzee scored a stoppage-time consolation goal, making the scoreline slightly less severe than it might have been.
## Key takeaway

Manchester United lost four one to Como in the Champions League on October twenty-first, with captain Bruno Fernandes blaming manager Michael Carrick's tactics for the collapse.