Jamie Carragher has criticised Bruno Fernandes for questioning Manchester United's tactics after their 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como, and believes it could mark the end of the line for head coach Michael Carrick.
Fernandes questioned the decision not to press Como man-to-man after the match. Carrick responded in his press conference by saying, "if you don't run back, you ain't going to win." Fernandes' claims came just over a week after Lisandro Martinez criticised the club's hierarchy following a 2-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid. Carragher was critical of the Argentine's comments and shared a similar stance on the captain's verdict.
Speaking on CBS Sports, Carragher said Fernandes's behaviour was a disgrace. He argued that Fernandes was named Player of the Year last season because of Carrick, who had restored him to his proper position, and that the midfielder's reaction stemmed from being substituted and embarrassed by the manager. He added that Fernandes's constant arm-waving at teammates was not what a Manchester United captain should be.
Carragher also described the club as rotten from top to bottom, questioning how many managers Fernandes has played under and whether any have given the club an identity. He praised Como boss Cesc Fabregas as one of the best young managers, while saying that Carrick's public response was the right one for a club of this stature.
Source: Sky Sports Champions League · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing