Manchester United lose 4-1 to Como as Carrick apologizes

Manchester United lost 4-1 to Como in the Champions League on Wednesday, October 21, as manager Michael Carrick apologized to travelling supporters and called the performance unacceptable. The defeat extended United’s winless run in all competitions to seven games and intensified scrutiny of Carrick’s position. Carrick approached the away section after the final whistle and raised his hands in an apparent apology. He said he had to apologize to supporters who had travelled to Italy and took responsibility for the team’s display. He described it as unacceptable and said United did not deserve to get anything from the match. Asked whether he had considered quitting, Carrick said he had not given his own position any thought. He said the focus should be on the team and the club, and on how United ought to play. His comments did not amount to an announcement about his future, and the reports did not describe a decision by the club on his position. The loss added to a difficult start to the campaign. United had won just two of their first 11 matches in all competitions, according to post-match reporting. One report said the Como defeat was the team’s fifth loss this season. The...