Manchester United 2026 season under pressure

Manchester United face mounting criticism and lineup decisions after heavy defeat and captain benching.

2 stories237 sourcesUpdated Oct 25, 2026

In this storyline:Michael Carrick Bruno Fernandes Como 1907 Manchester United F.C.UEFA Champions League AFC Bournemouth

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Oct 25, 2026
Carrick benched captain Fernandes for Bournemouth days after the midfielder's tactics criticism in a 4-1 Como loss.
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Oct 25, 2026
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes criticized the coaching staff’s decision not to press Como man-to-man after United’s 4-1 Champions League defeat.
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Manchester United Bench Captain Fernandes Days After Tactics Criticism

Carrick benched captain Fernandes for Bournemouth days after the midfielder's tactics criticism in a 4-1 Como loss, telling Sky Sports the call was "Pure football."

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Como Rout United as Carrick Faces Pressure

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes criticized the coaching staff’s decision not to press Como man-to-man after United’s 4-1 Champions League defeat, saying the approach gave Como too much space and confidence. He stopped short of directly blaming manager Michael Carrick, while acknowledging the team needed to press more bravely.

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