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‘It’s a combination of everything!’: Youri Tielemans accuses Man United dressing room of lacking effort and admits the ‘technical’ and ‘tactical’ areas need to improve after Como loss

Youri Tielemans has made the shock admission that there is a lack of effort within the Man United dressing room, among other issues, as the fallout of their humbling at Como continues.

By LUKE AUGUSTUS · Daily Mail

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 1:31 PM

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Youri Tielemans admitted Manchester United's squad is struggling with effort, tactics, and technique after losing 4-1 to Como.
Manchester United extended their winless streak in all competitions to seven matches following the defeat.
Tielemans apologized to travelling and home supporters, acknowledging the team failed to deliver on the pitch.

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Manchester United midfielder Youri Tielemans admitted that a lack of effort, along with tactical and technical deficiencies, has impacted the squad following a 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como. Speaking post-match, the 29-year-old apologized to supporters after United were thoroughly outplayed, extending their current winless streak across all competitions to seven matches.

The loss followed another recent Champions League defeat against Atletico Madrid, where United also conceded within the opening minutes. Tielemans, who joined the club from Aston Villa for £35 million, declined to comment on teammate Lisandro Martinez's recent criticisms of club investment as United prepare to face Bournemouth in the Premier League.

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