Breaking down Man Utd's tactics after Fernandes' criticism

Was Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes correct in his analysis of his side's tactics in their 4-1 thrashing by Italian side Como? Man Utd humbled by four-goal Como to pile pressure on Carrick Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes appeared to question their tactical approach after Wednesday's 4-1 Champions League defeat by Como. "We started off on the wrong foot," the Portuguese said. "They scored very early, [we had] not much pressure on the ball. "It's a decision from the staff to not press man-to-man and sometimes leave some space behind, to try and get the ball in the first moment [by] waiting for them, [giving] them the ball. "Sometimes when you give too much of the ball to these teams, they get confidence.

They have so many bodies behind the ball, they make you run a lot, people get frustrated." His quotes are tactically dense so warrant breaking down, but what did Fernandes mean, and does he have a point? Bruno Fernandes seems to be at odds with Manchester United manager Michael Carrick's tactics Since Michael Carrick became United manager in January, they have largely defended in a zonal 4-2-4 or 4-4-2 shape that springs into a press in moments. When Fernandes said United "leave some space behind, to try and get the ball in the first moment" he was