# Fernandes branded disgrace for attacking Carrick

> Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes questioned his manager's tactics after a 4-1 Champions League loss, drawing fierce criticism from Jamie Carragher.
- Title: Fernandes branded disgrace for attacking Carrick · Abc
- Summary: Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes questioned his manager's tactics after a 4-1 Champions League loss, drawing fierce criticism from Jamie Carragher.
- Keywords: bruno fernandes, michael carrick, manchester united, como, champions league, jamie carragher, tactics criticism, news, politics, Fernandes, branded, disgrace
- Source: Abc — https://abc.net.au/news/2026-10-22/football-man-united-captain-bruno-fernandes-michael-carrick-feud/107295234
- Published: 2026-10-21T22:37:48+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: bruno fernandes, michael carrick, manchester united, como, champions league, jamie carragher, tactics criticism, news, politics
## United hammered in Champions League
Manchester United lost four one to Como in the UEFA Champions League on Thursday morning, with Como scoring in the second minute. Joshua Zirkzee scored a stoppage-time consolation.
## Fernandes questions Carrick's tactics
Captain Bruno Fernandes told TNT Sports his side failed to apply enough pressure and adopted a mood of defeat after conceding early. He questioned the decision not to press man to man.

> There was not enough pressure on the ball and not many good movements off the ball.
## Fernandes calls for bravery
Fernandes said United needed to be braver under pressure and take the risk of pressing high to make opponents uncomfortable. He said the decision not to press was from the coaching staff.

> Sometimes you have to be more brave under pressure, take the risk of pressing high and making them uncomfortable.
## Carragher attacks Fernandes
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher said on CBS Sports Golazo that Fernandes's comments were a disgrace and his attitude was awful and not what a Manchester United captain should be.

> For Bruno Fernandes to do that, it's a disgrace really.
## Carragher questions Fernandes's work rate
Carragher said Fernandes has meant Manchester United cannot press because he runs around for the crowd rather than working effectively. He said this kills the rest of the team.

> he runs all over the place like a kid in the schoolyard, for the supporters.
## Carrick blames lack of intensity
Manager Michael Carrick responded by questioning whether players showed willingness to run. He said if you do not run forward and back you will not win, and called the performance unacceptable.

> There's a little bit on whatever system you play, whatever tactics you play, if you don't run and you don't run forward and you don't run back, you ain't gonna win.
## Carrick takes responsibility
Carrick said everybody must take responsibility but that it stops with him as manager. He apologised for the performance and said United failed to bring the required intensity and motivation.

> I'll take responsibility for the overall team and performance, it stops with me and I'm fine with that.
## United face Roma next in Champions League
Manchester United have three points from their opening three Champions League matches. They host AS Roma in their next fixture in the competition.
## Key takeaway

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes faced criticism for publicly questioning manager Michael Carrick's tactics after a four one defeat to Como in the Champions League.