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  "id": 15968130,
  "title": "Fernandes questions United's tactics after Como hammering",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/fernandes-questions-uniteds-tactics-after-como-hammering-15968130",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-21T22:40:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/10/1561006/fernandes-questions-uniteds-tactics-after-como-hammering"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has criticized the team's tactics following their 4-1 Champions League loss to Como. Fernandes stated that his side failed to apply enough pressure and had a defeated mindset after conceding an early goal in the second minute. The Portuguese player pointed out that there was a lack of pressure on the ball and insufficient movements, leading to the early goal. Fernandes also questioned the decision not to press man-to-man, suggesting that leaving space behind could give the opposition confidence. Manager Michael Carrick's tactics have come under scrutiny, with United now winless in seven matches. Carrick acknowledged the need for more bravery and higher pressing under pressure. Both Fernandes and Carrick emphasized the need for better intensity and motivation in future performances.",
  "summary": "PARIS: Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes said his side failed to apply enough pressure and adopted a “mood of defeat” after conceding early in Wednesday’s 4–1 Champions League loss at Como, a result that increased scrutiny on manager Michael Carrick.",
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        "published": "2026-10-21T19:01:45.000Z"
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/paz-dazzles-as-como-thrash-manchester-united-4-1-15950896",
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        "outlet": "IOL",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/como-thrash-shambolic-manchester-united-4-1-to-deepen-crisis",
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        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Man United in a coma: Como give Carrick a football lesson as Bruno Fernandes questions his tactics",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/man-united-in-a-coma-como-give-carrick-a-football-lesson-as-bruno",
        "published": "2026-10-21T20:50:34.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Man United captain Fernandes slams Carrick’s tactics after Como hammering",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/man-united-captain-fernandes-slams-carricks-tactics-after-como",
        "published": "2026-10-21T21:50:28.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
        "title": "Como carve up United with brilliant goal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/como-carve-up-united-with-brilliant-goal",
        "published": "2026-10-21T22:06:05.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "Como carve up United with brilliant goal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/como-carve-up-united-with-brilliant-goal-15958215",
        "published": "2026-10-21T22:06:05.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Carrick unconcerned over future despite ‘unacceptable’ Como loss",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/carrick-unconcerned-over-future-despite-unacceptable-como-loss",
        "published": "2026-10-21T22:27:17.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}