Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has admitted that watching his side was a deeply troubling experience during an unacceptable 4-1 Champions League thrashing by Italian debutants Como. The embarrassing defeat at the Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia extended the English club's winless run across all competitions to seven matches, further intensifying the crisis surrounding the historic team.

The European regime's struggles were laid bare from the opening moments as Nico Paz scored for Como within the first two minutes. This dubious achievement marked the first time an English team has conceded in the opening two minutes of two consecutive major European fixtures, following a similar early concession against Atletico Madrid. Cesc Fabregas’s side thoroughly dismantled the visitors, establishing a commanding 4-0 lead before substitute Joshua Zirkzee netted a late consolation goal in stoppage time.

Amid mounting scrutiny over the worst start to a league season in four decades, Carrick claimed during a post-match news conference that he has not given any thought to losing his position. He downplayed the significance of his apologetic gesture towards the traveling supporters, describing it as a standard acknowledgment of their loyalty during difficult times. With an upcoming Premier League fixture against Bournemouth, Carrick expressed intense frustration and anger over the performance, acknowledging that substantial changes are required immediately.

Source: www.aljazeera.com