Bruno Fernandes criticises Carrick's tactics after Manchester United lose at Como

Manchester United's 4-1 Champions League defeat away at Como on Wednesday became more than another bad result. Captain Bruno Fernandes publicly criticised the team's tactics afterwards, according to Al Jazeera.

The defeat extended United's winless run, Al Jazeera reported. It also put Michael Carrick's future as manager in the balance before Bournemouth's visit to Old Trafford on Sunday, according to the Guardian.

The October 21 coverage centred first on the scale of United's defeat. Sky Sports described the 4-1 loss at Como as miserable and examined who bore responsibility.

Fernandes then questioned the tactics behind United's performance, as reported by CNA. His criticism focused attention on the coaching decisions rather than simply the scoreline.

Carrick criticised the players in response. ESPN FC reported that the coach and his captain appeared to trade criticism after the defeat had thrown Carrick's future into doubt.

The public reaction also turned towards Fernandes himself. ABC Australia reported that the captain had been branded a "disgrace" for his comments, although the supplied coverage does not identify who used that description.

Carrick's position is uncertain, not settled. The Guardian reported that his future was in the balance, but the supplied coverage contains no announcement of a dismissal or a replacement.

Responsibility for the performance remains contested. Sky Sports framed the dispute around criticism of coaches from Fernandes and criticism of players from Carrick. The coverage establishes that public disagreement, but does not settle whose explanation best accounts for the defeat.

Bournemouth's visit to Old Trafford on Sunday is the next fixture identified in the coverage. The Guardian placed Carrick's uncertain future in the context of that approaching match. Whether he remains in charge is the immediate unresolved issue.