Carrick Dismisses Job Concerns After Manchester United's 4-1 Loss to Como
Michael Carrick labelled his team's Champions League defeat unacceptable but insists he is not worrying about his managerial position as United's winless streak reaches seven matches.
At a glance
- Manchester United extended their winless run to seven matches after losing 4-1 to Como in the Champions League.
- Manager Michael Carrick called the performance unacceptable and tough to watch, but said he is not thinking about his job security.
- United became the first English club to concede inside two minutes in two straight major European matches.
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick stated on Wednesday that he is not concerned about his job security despite describing his side's 4-1 Champions League defeat against Como as "unacceptable." The loss against the Italian debutants at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia extended United's winless streak to seven matches across all competitions.
The heavy defeat in northern Italy adds to mounting scrutiny surrounding Carrick, whose team is also enduring its worst start to a domestic league campaign in 40 years. However, Carrick told reporters after the match that he had not given any thought to his managerial status.
United fell behind within two minutes when Nico Paz scored for Como. The early goal made United the first English club in history to concede inside the opening two minutes of consecutive major European fixtures, following a first-minute goal conceded during a 2-0 loss to Atletico Madrid the previous week.
Outclassed in Italy
Cesc Fabregas's Como squad dominated the contest, racing into a 4-0 advantage before Manchester United substitute Joshua Zirkzee netted a consolation goal in stoppage time. Carrick admitted that the performance was difficult to witness and fell far short of the standard set in their prior fixture against Leeds.
Carrick said the squad had aimed to replicate the intensity, spirit, and aggression displayed in the Leeds match, but instead delivered the complete opposite. He described the showing as not right and admitted it was hard to understand how the team's level could change so drastically from one match to the next.
Addressing his decision to approach the travelling supporters after the final whistle, Carrick explained that the gesture was merely an ongoing sign of appreciation for the fans' backing during a difficult several weeks, rather than a farewell or an admission of impending departure.
Carrick acknowledged that he felt more than frustrated, describing himself as really angry about the display. Manchester United must quickly regroup before hosting Bournemouth in the Premier League on Sunday, with Carrick noting there is significant preparation required to ready the squad after a painful evening.
Source: Al Jazeera.
Questions and answers
- What was the final score between Manchester United and Como?
- Como defeated Manchester United 4-1 in the Champions League, taking a 4-0 lead before Joshua Zirkzee scored a stoppage-time consolation goal.
- Is Michael Carrick worried about being sacked by Manchester United?
- No, Carrick stated in his post-match news conference that he has not given his position any thought despite acknowledging the team's poor performance.
- Who does Manchester United play next?
- Manchester United's next fixture is a home Premier League match against Bournemouth on Sunday.
