UCL 2026: Man United coach Carrick apologises after 1-4 loss vs Como

Manchester United coach Michael Carrick apologized to supporters after a humbling 4-1 loss to Como in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Carrick described the performance in Italy as unacceptable and took responsibility as United's season slumped to a new low.

"I care an unbelievable amount about the supporters.

They are the heartbeat of this football club and they always will be," Carrick said.

"For them to travel, I had to apologize for the performance.

To have to watch a performance like that, I totally feel for them." Carrick walked over to the traveling fans at the end of the match and repeatedly held his hands up in recognition of the defeat.

It was United's fifth loss in all competitions this season and extended the team's winless run to seven games.

"It was more than disappointing.

I think everybody has got to take responsibility for that," he said.

"I 100% take responsibility for the overall team and the performance - that's where it stops.

It stops with me and I'm absolu