Fernandes laments ‘mood of defeat’ as Man Utd crumble in Como

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes lamented the "mood of defeat" after his team suffered a 4-1 Champions League loss to Como in Como on Wednesday. The Portuguese midfielder admitted that United started the match poorly after conceding an early goal, which proved to be a significant setback. Fernandes explained that they lacked belief, lacked pressure on the ball, and struggled to create meaningful opportunities.

The Portugal midfielder suggested that Nico Paz's early strike for Como had a detrimental impact on United, leaving them unable to impose themselves on the game. Despite a late goal from Joshua Zirkzee, United's poor performance continued, extending their winless streak to seven games. Fernandes also criticized United's passive approach out of possession, stating that Como had ample time and space to dictate the game's tempo.

When asked if his comments could be seen as criticism of the manager's tactics, Fernandes replied that it was up to the coaching staff to evaluate the situation. Youri Tielemans, who played alongside Fernandes in midfield, echoed the sentiment, admitting that the display was simply not good enough. He emphasized that while tactical competence was important, it was equally crucial to have the right level of effort and execution.