Bruno Fernandes criticizes coaching staff, Carrick responds

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes spoke to TNT Sports after the match. The Portuguese player said the decision not to press the opposition man to man came from the coaching staff. He argued that leaving the ball to the opposition too often raises the other team's confidence. Asked whether the tactics were wrong, he replied: "Seeing that is not my job, it is the job of the manager and his team."

Reminded of Fernandes's comments at the press conference, Carrick said that whatever system is used, it is impossible to win unless the players run forward and back. Carrick did not go over to his players after the match. The English manager saluted the roughly 700 away fans who had traveled to the game, said he found the team's performance unacceptable and apologized. He left questions about his own future unanswered.

Fernandes's outburst was the second open criticism within a week. After the team lost 2-0 to Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on 13 October, Lisandro Martinez accused the club's management of not investing enough in the squad during the summer transfer window. The Argentine defender backed Carrick, saying the manager should not be changed constantly.

Manchester United began the season by losing to Hull City, who had just been promoted to the Premier League. In 11 matches across all competitions, the team took 3 points only against Ipswich Town and Sabah. The side, who are 13th in the league, will host Bournemouth at home on Sunday, 25 October.