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Fernandes rounds on Carrick after Man Utd humiliation

Fernandes rounds on Carrick after Man Utd humiliation
BBC Sport Wednesday 21 October 2026, 19:59 UTC 1 min read
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Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes has blamed head coach Michael Carrick for the tactics that led to an embarrassing 4-1 defeat by Como in the Champions League.

Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes has blamed head coach Michael Carrick for the tactics that led to an embarrassing 4-1 defeat by Como in the Champions League.
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