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Manchester United Beaten 4-1 by Como as Bruno Fernandes Questions Tactics
Captain Bruno Fernandes has pointed to Michael Carrick's tactics following a 4-1 Champions League loss to Como, on a night that also saw Arsenal draw at Bayern Munich and Liverpool stage a comeback.
Written by GFR Iberian Desk · AR001128
Manchester United suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat away to Italian side Como in the Champions League, placing increased pressure on head coach Michael Carrick after captain Bruno Fernandes publicly questioned the tactical setup.
According to reports from BBC Sport, Fernandes attributed the four-goal loss to the tactics deployed by Carrick. The fixture marked just the third appearance in Champions League history for Como, who have completed a rapid rise from Serie D to European competition.
Pressure Mounts on Carrick as Como Impress
Nico Paz delivered a standout performance for the hosts, who are led by Fabregas, as they secured a victory over the Premier League club. The heavy defeat has led to heightened scrutiny surrounding Carrick's position.
Action Across the Champions League
Elsewhere in the Champions League league phase, Arsenal fought back to claim a draw away to Bayern Munich. Declan Rice scored a late equaliser for the visitors, though Bukayo Saka was forced off early due to an injury. Harry Kane scored and provided an assist for Bayern, leading Rice to back his England team-mate for the Ballon d'Or after the match.
At Anfield, Liverpool staged a comeback from two goals down to defeat Villarreal. Alexis Mac Allister scored twice during the recovery, while Rio Ngumoha provided a key contribution during the match.
Sources
- BBC Sport Football — Fernandes rounds on Carrick after Man Utd humiliation
- BBC Sport Football — Man Utd humbled by four-goal Como to pile pressure on Carrick
- BBC Sport Football — Goal, assist... goal-kick - Kane underlines Ballon d'Or credentials
- BBC Sport Football — Rice strikes to earn Arsenal draw at Bayern
- BBC Sport Football — Paz, Fabregas and Como teach Man Utd a lesson
- BBC Sport Football — Mac Allister scores twice as Liverpool fight back to beat Villarreal
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