Como beat Manchester United 4-1 as Carrick faces questions over future

Como approached Manchester United's visit with respect, but without accepting they were second best. Before the match, coach Cesc Fabregas said his team could win if they did things properly and should not be afraid, according to Adnkronos.

Fabregas also described a project built around the staff, the playing idea and the city, with people who believed in the team, Fanpage reported. The result would give that confidence a striking expression on the European stage.

On October 21, Como beat United 4-1 at the Giuseppe Sinigaglia in the third round of the Champions League league phase. CNN Brasil described a dominant home performance.

Nico Paz made an immediate impression. With only two minutes played, he received a pass from Lucas Da Cunha on the right before scoring, according to La Nacion.

Paz finished with two goals and an assist for Douvikas, while Ramon also scored. It was Como's second Champions League victory, La Repubblica reported.

The aftermath exposed disagreement within United. Captain Bruno Fernandes questioned the tactics, while coach Michael Carrick criticised the players, according to Sky Sports. ESPN FC described their comments as an apparent exchange of criticism.

On October 22, the focus in Como was also on the supporters. Cesc Fàbregas and Paz dedicated the victory to fans who had remained loyal through years of hardship, ESPN FC reported.

Carrick's future as Manchester United manager is in the balance, according to the Guardian. That is a report of mounting pressure, not confirmation of a dismissal. Carrick said he had not given his own position any thought, Al Jazeera reported on October 22.

For Como, the result brought celebration without an expansive prediction from their coach. Fabregas said it was a special night but that the team were still at the beginning, and questioned whether they could compete with everyone, according to Fanpage.

United host Bournemouth at Old Trafford on Sunday, according to the Guardian. The immediate questions are whether Carrick remains in charge and how United respond after a heavy defeat followed by public criticism of both tactics and players.