Manchester United's interim manager Michael Carrick has pointed the finger at his players' lack of effort following a devastating 4-1 defeat to Como, directly responding to criticism from captain Bruno Fernandes.
The loss marked another low point for the Red Devils, with a late consolation goal doing little to mask the team's poor performance. This latest setback extends Carrick's winless streak to seven games, a stark contrast to his successful interim spell last season.
Following the match, Fernandes reportedly voiced his dissatisfaction with the coaching staff's tactics. In his post-game press conference, Carrick addressed Fernandes' comments, stating, "There’s a little bit of whatever system you play, whatever tactics you play, if you don’t run, and you don’t run forward, and you don’t run back, you aren’t going to win."
Carrick also issued an apology to the fans, emphasizing his deep care for the club and declaring the team's performance "not acceptable." He added, "I was one of them watching that and I wasn’t happy all."
The situation at Old Trafford appears to be nearing a crisis point, with the extended winless run and apparent player discontent creating a challenging environment for the club's leadership.
