Carragher hits out at Fernandes: Carrick's time may be up

Manchester United lost 4-1 to Como. After the match, captain Bruno Fernandes criticised the team's decision not to man-mark the opposition.

Head coach Michael Carrick responded at a press conference. Carrick said, "If you don't run back, you can't win."

Jamie Carragher reacted to Fernandes's comments on CBS Sports. Reminding viewers that about a week earlier Lisandro Martinez had criticised the club's management after a 2-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid, Carragher called Fernandes's attitude "a disgrace." He said Carrick had played a part in Fernandes being named player of the year last season, and that the coach had put him in the right position.

Carragher said he believed Fernandes was upset after being substituted. He argued that the Portuguese midfielder has been the reason the team has been unable to press for years. In his view, Fernandes runs around to give fans the impression he is working very hard, and this harms the rest of the team.

Carragher reminded viewers that even in unsuccessful periods, former captain Robson never left his manager and teammates exposed. Saying that Fernandes's attitude does not befit a United captain, Carragher added that Carrick's time in the job may have come to an end.