Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has apologised to supporters following his sides disappointing Champions League performance against Como, admitting the display was unacceptable. United travelled to Italy under pressure after a run of six matches without a win, but their latest European outing left Carrick frustrated once more.The former United midfielder accepted full responsibility for the performance and insisted there could be no excuses for what his players produced.Speaking to TNT Sports after the match, Carrick delivered a damning assessment of his teams display.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 thats where it stops. It stops with me and Im absolutely fine with that. I accept that totally.But as a supporter of this football club for so long, to see a performance like that is unacceptable, I have to say.Manchester United boss apologises to travelling supportersCarrick was particularly disappointed for the United fans who had travelled to Italy to support their team.The 45-year-old stressed the importance of the clubs supporters and admitted he felt compelled to apologise for what they had witnessed.I care an unbelievable amount about the supporters, Carrick said.They are the heartbeat of this football club and they always will be. For them to travel, I had to apologise for the performance.To have to watch a performance like that, I totally feel for them. There are no excuses at all. It is not acceptable.With pressure mounting over his position, Carrick was also asked whether he still had the backing of Manchester Uniteds board.However, he refused to discuss his own future, insisting his immediate focus was on assessing the performance.Its not about me. Its about digesting the game and how it went. That is the most important thing right now. Topics Manchester United F.C. Michael Carrick If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Como 4-1 Manchester United: Report, result and goals as pressure piles on Carrick Mitch Fretton 21st October, 2026 WATCH: Nico Paz scores stunning early goal to shock Manchester United in Champions League Mitch Fretton 21st October, 2026 LIVE Como v Manchester United: Commentary, updates, goals and stats Jon Fisher 21st October, 2026 Como v Manchester United: Confirmed line-ups as under-pressure Carrick seeks Champions League respite Nicholas McGee 21st October, 2026 Win tickets to a Champions League game with bet365 Jon Fisher 21st October, 2026 Como v Manchester United: Preview, expected line-ups, stats and where to watch Jon Fisher 21st October, 2026
