Michael Carrick’s future as Manchester United manager hangs in the balance following a humiliating 4-1 defeat to Como in the Champions League on Wednesday. With Bournemouth set to visit Old Trafford on Sunday, key figures including Jason Wilcox, Omar Berrada, and Sir Jim Ratcliffe are expected to discuss Carrick’s position.

In a post-match interview, an "angry" Carrick stated he had not considered his job security but had to defend his tactics against captain Bruno Fernandes, who criticized the decision not to pressure the opposition. Carrick countered by blaming his players for a lack of effort, as United now finds themselves with only two wins in 11 games, sitting 13th in the Premier League and eliminated from the Carabao Cup last month.

Carrick expressed his focus on the supporters rather than his future:

I’ve not given my own position any thought. [My thoughts are] for the supporters – I wasn’t happy at all.

The night was particularly disheartening for the 700 United fans who traveled, with only about 200 remaining by the end. United fell behind early due to Nico Paz’s second-minute goal and could not recover, with Tasos Douvikas and another from Paz extending the lead to 3-0 before Jacobo Ramón sealed the victory for Como. Joshua Zirkzee scored in added time for United.

Fernandes openly challenged Carrick’s tactics, stating:

Sometimes you have to be more brave under pressure. We need to do that as a team but we were unable to.

In response, Carrick remarked on the need for effort regardless of tactics, stating:

If you don’t run, and you don’t run forward, and you don’t run back, you ain’t going to win.

As he prepares for Bournemouth’s visit, Carrick admitted his frustration:

I’m really angry. But you’ve got to move on. There’s a lot to do before that next game to get the team ready. He concluded with an apology to the supporters for the disappointing performance.