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Glum Michael Carrick and Bruno Fernandes return home after captain calls out Man Utd boss over shambolic 4-1 Como loss

MICHAEL CARRICK led Manchester United stars back home after they were routed by Como. Carrick's side will have to deal with ANOTHER inquest after a humiliating 4-1 defeat in Italy. The players were pictured returning to Manchester as their sombre…

By Tony Robertson · The Sun

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 7:28 AM

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Michael Carrick and Bruno Fernandes returned to Manchester looking dejected after a 4-1 loss to Como.
Captain Bruno Fernandes reportedly questioned manager Michael Carrick's tactics following the defeat in Italy.
Carrick apologized to traveling supporters, calling the team's display and effort unacceptable.

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Manchester United manager Michael Carrick and captain Bruno Fernandes were pictured arriving back in Manchester following a heavy 4-1 Champions League defeat against Italian club Como. The squad returned in the early morning hours amid growing scrutiny, with Fernandes reportedly questioning the manager's tactics after the loss.

Carrick apologized directly to the traveling supporters after the match, describing the squad's performance and lack of intensity as unacceptable. The result extended Manchester United's winless streak to seven matches across all competitions as they prepare for an upcoming Premier League fixture against Bournemouth.

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