Manchester United has suffered a serious 4-1 loss to Cosmos in the Champions League, in a match where the Italian team led by Cesc Fabrregas was evidently better than Michael Carrick’s team.
After the meeting ended, United States captain Bruno Fernandes did not hide his disappointment with the team’s appearance, criticising tactical approach and the way the team faced the opponent.
I’m angry. I’m not happy with what I saw. Our staff decided that we should not pressure each of their players but wait. However, when giving a team like this space, her confidence grows, Fernandes declared.
The Portuguese captain was also asked if the coach had made a mistake in his choices, but he preferred not to judge Carrick’s work directly.
Let the coach tell you if he’s wrong. It’s not up to me to say this, he added.
Carrick takes responsibility for the loss
Following the captain’s criticism, coach Michael Carrick admitted responsibility for the team’s poor performance, naming the outcome unacceptable to a club like Manchester United.
It’s my fault and I take responsibility for this poor appearance. As a real fan of this club, I think what happened tonight was unacceptable. But in football you can’t choose whether you play bad or when you play well, Carrick said.
The loss to Cosmos increases pressure on the coach and the English team, which are going through a difficult time. Already, the attention will be to Manchester United’s response in future matches and to Carrick’s ability to turn the team on the path to positive results. /Telegraphy/
