‎Fernandes appears to question Carrick tactics after Como defeat

‎‎Manchester United suffered a disappointing 4-1 defeat at Como on Wednesday night as the Reds struggles under Michael Carrick continues.

‎The loss to Cesc Fabregas well-drilled team means United are now without a victory in their last seven matches in all competitions.

‎Following the game, Fernandes appeared to question the tactics Michael Carrick opted to use against their Seria A opponent.

‎Fernandes struggled operating in a false nine position, and the Portugal international was substituted in the 67th minute of the match, with Joshua Zirkzee replacing him, and the latter scored a consolation for Man United late on.

‎The Red Devils skipper has said that it was “a decision from the staff to not press man to man”, which caused issues for the English side throughout the contest.

Bruno Fernandes reacts after Como scored one of their goals. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

‎”It’s not the first time, we started on the wrong foot, and they scored very early. Not much pressure on the ball, not many good movements with the ball, not many things going our way,” Fernandes told TNT Sports.

‎”Conceding early makes us go into game with a mood of defeat, it’s difficult to get out of that, trying to be brave, to have the ball and make something happen. If we are not able to do that, it is going to be very difficult to get out of this situation.

‎”It’s a decision from the staff to not press man to man and sometimes leave space behind and try to get the ball, wait for them, but sometimes when you give space to these teams they get confidence.”

Michael Carrick apologising to United fans after the loss to Como. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

‎When asked whether he was insinuating that Carrick got his tactics wrong, Fernandes said: “That’s on the manager and staff to see, not me. Sometimes you have to be more brave under pressure, take the risk of pressing high and making them uncomfortable.

‎”As you saw with them [Como], the centre-back was coming to mark me in my own half. We need to do that as a team but we were unable to.

‎”A team that plays through the middle with small connections, if you give them too much time and space then they can hurt you out wide.”

‎The pressure will continue to mount on Carrick who was forced to apologize to United fans after the game.

‎United will continue their Premier League campaign at home to Bournemouth on Sunday afternoon, but it remains to be seen whether Carrick stays in charge.

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