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Michael Carrick disagrees with Bruno Fernandes after second scathing Man United attack

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes is under fire after criticising Michael Carrick's tactics during the 4-1 Champions League defeat vs Como…

By Jack Flintham · Manchester Evening News

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 1:29 PM

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Michael Carrick rejected Bruno Fernandes's criticism following Manchester United's 4-1 Champions League loss to Como.
Bruno Fernandes publicly questioned Carrick's tactical approach and claimed the club is overly fixated on past achievements.
Carrick defended the team's long-term capability but conceded that their current performances fall far below standard.

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Manchester United manager Michael Carrick stated he disagrees with Bruno Fernandes after the midfielder criticized the team following a 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como. Fernandes questioned Carrick's tactical decisions and argued that the club remains overly focused on past achievements rather than building for the future.

Carrick responded by defending the squad's capability to deliver results, while acknowledging their current form falls well short of expectations. The post-match tension followed Fernandes being substituted in the 66th minute, after which the captain threw his coat to the ground in frustration.

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Michael Carrick disagrees with Bruno Fernandes after second scathing Man United attack

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