Manchester United Lost 4-1 to Como in Champions League, Manager Michael Carrick Faces Criticism United were thrashed 4-1 by Como at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia. Carrick's tactical changes backfired, and the side struggled defensively and creatively. Bruno Fernandes and others questioned the manager's approach. Manchester United were hammered 4-1 by Como in the last‑group stage of the Champions League on Sunday night, a result that extends their winless run to seven matches across all competitions. The defeat came in front of an empty Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, with rain the only surprise element of the match. Nico Paz opened the scoring five minutes into the first half, a curling shot that slipped past the back of the United goalkeeper. United's hovering defence and lack of intention let the Spanish forward find space.Michael Carrick Experimentation BackfiresThe first half was dominated by Como, who took only three shots, none on target, yet they managed to create a handful of dangerous moments. After the break, Michael Carrick became the centre of criticism when he changed the team's formation for an experimental 3‑4‑2‑1. The switch produced no benefit; Como pressed hard and forced two more goals in the first 12 minutes of the second half.Anastasios Douvikas, then suspended for the match, proved pivotal, finishing strong to widen the deficit to 3‑0 before Nicolas Paz added a fourth. Bruno Fernandes, who captained the team, was openly frustrated by the tactical shift. He added that the new arrangement had put him far from his teammates and stripped the team of its compositional balance. ,,The false nine position simply doesn't suit me," he said."We need my presence on the ball to connect with the others. " United's defensive collapse was stark. Harry Maguire and Diogo Dalot were held responsible for a multitude of errors, while Matthijs de Ligt failed to step up in the centre of the backline. A three‑man zone defence was hardly evident, and the team seemed unsure of where to press.Tactical Changes Yield No ResultsThe manager's tactical acumen was further questioned when he attempted various positional changes for players like Mame Diouf and Anthony Elanga-switching from central midfield to fullback-during the match. Neither adaptation produced the expected outcome, and United's midfield remained inert throughout. The only silver lining was a rare goal in stoppage time by Joshua Zirkzee, who scored for his new club after leaving Leeds United.He got the single consolation goal off a close‑range header that reminded United followers of the last minute, despite the hugely negative final score line. Carrick and the club have both been told they were upset by disappointed United fans. After the match, the manager apologised to supporters about the result and pledged immediate improvements. He is facing the difficult decision of what to do moving forward, especially after a moment when his smile faded as the scoreline bloomed.Observing from the sidelines, former England midfielder Jamie Carragher warned that Carrick might be facing the sack if the club cannot break a current free‑falling trend. He said: ,,These kind of performances are hard to recover from, especially after a complexion with the fans and board. United can take a breath before their next game, a Premier League clash with Bournemouth at home. They will need to reorganise quickly while battling a mental slump that has beleaguered the squad.Jamie Carragher Warns Of Job ThreatThe Catalonian club finished the group stage in second place, with four points, and will take to the knockout phase with satisfied confidence. United's home front, meanwhile, remains *inconsistent*. The side also battled a loss to the beautiful, capping with a 1‑0 defeat to Liverpool last Sunday, a double performance that leaves them last in the At the present juncture, it appears incredibly likely that manager Michael Carrick will need to step in a strategy to hold the line.The portico showed a deep level of frustration from a variety of areas. The United squad is fumbling with attempts towards balls‑ulteriorly in confirmation that they may have a systematic problem in lower‑level parts of a strategy that is also hard to keep In summary, the club is in striver for identity, battling something that might collate front? . United are defenc volley attempts cumulative = 4.