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  "id": 16015063,
  "title": "UCL: Fernandes, Carrick clash over tactics after 4-1 loss to Como",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/ucl-fernandes-carrick-clash-over-tactics-after-4-1-loss-to-como",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-22T07:58:51.000Z",
  "source": {
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/ucl-fernandes-carrick-clash-over-tactics-after-4-1-loss-to-como/"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes and head coach Michael Carrick appeared to clash over the team’s tactical approach following their 4-1 Champions League defeat to Como. Fernandes, speaking to TNT Sports, questioned the decision not to press Como aggressively, suggesting that the approach allowed their opponents to grow in confidence and control the game. Carrick, during his post-match press conference, emphasized the importance of effort and commitment, stating that players must work hard regardless of the system employed. While Fernandes stopped short of explicitly calling for Carrick’s dismissal, the exchange highlights tensions within the United management and could attract further scrutiny over the manager's future.",
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      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "UCL Wrap: Rice rescues Arsenal, Como humiliate United while Real Madrid and Villa march on",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/ucl-wrap-rice-rescues-arsenal-como-humiliate-united-while-real-madrid",
        "published": "2026-10-22T04:36:00.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "UCL: Fernandes, Carrick clash over tactics after 4-1 loss to Como",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/ucl-fernandes-carrick-clash-over-tactics-after-4-1-loss-to-como-16018184",
        "published": "2026-10-22T08:34:33.000Z"
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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."
}