Bruno Fernandes shocked many with his sharp criticism after Manchester United suffered a heavy defeat to Como in the UEFA Champions League.
Bruno Fernandes, midfielder and captain of the "Red Devils" Manchester United, criticized the team's tactics after their heavy 1-4 away loss to Como in the latest match of the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League league phase.
Bruno said, "This is not the first time. We started the game poorly, and they scored very quickly. There was not enough pressure to win the ball back. When we had the ball, our movement was poor. Nothing went well for us. Conceding an early goal made us feel like we were going to lose."
"It was the coaching staff's decision not to play man-to-man pressing, and sometimes they left space behind when contesting the ball, waiting for the opponents to attack. But when you give a team that much space, they gain confidence."
When asked if he was implying that Carrick made a tactical error in this game, Bruno replied, "That is something the manager and staff need to consider, not me. Sometimes you have to be braver under pressure, take risks to press high and make them uncomfortable."
"As you saw in the game, Como's center-backs came up to mark me halfway up the pitch. We needed to do the same as a team, but we couldn’t."
"Teams that focus on coordinating through the middle, if you allow them too much time and space, they can hurt you on the flanks."