‘Angry’ Carrick on the brink as Fernandes hits out at Manchester United tactics
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick is under intense pressure following a 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como. Captain Bruno Fernandes publicly criticized the team's tactical approach, and the club's leadership is expected to discuss Carrick's future.
Why it matters
High-profile managerial instability at a major global football club impacts financial markets and fan sentiment.
Michael Carrick offered a mea culpa to those Manchester United fans who stayed past the final whistle in Como. Michael Carrick offered a mea culpa to those Manchester United fans who stayed past the final whistle in Como. Manchester United ‘Angry’ Carrick on the brink as Fernandes hits out at Manchester United tactics Manager apologises to fans after 4-1 defeat in Como
Captain criticises ‘decision from the staff’ not to press
Prefer the Guardian on Google Michael Carrick’s future as Manchester United manager is in the balance after a humiliating 4-1 Champions League defeat by Como on Wednesday night.
Before Bournemouth’s visit to Old Trafford on Sunday his future may be discussed by Jason Wilcox, the director of football, Omar Berrada, the chief executive, and Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the co-owner who controls sporting policy.
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