Manchester United lost 4-1 away to Como in the Champions League on Wednesday, extending their winless streak to seven matches. GOAL, citing The Sun's Samuel Luckhurst, said Michael Carrick was involved in a 'relatively robust' altercation with Matheus Cunha that television cameras missed.
How the match unfolded
Nico Paz scored a brace for Como. Anastasios Douvikas scored four minutes into the second period.
Changes during the game
Matheus Cunha was withdrawn at half-time and Amad Diallo was introduced. Carlos Baleba was also brought on as Manchester United tried to respond.
What was said after the match
The United captain Bruno Fernandes told reporters: "It's not the first time, we started on the wrong foot, and they scored very early."
He also said: "Conceding early makes us go into game with a mood of defeat, it's difficult to get out of that. If we are not able to do that, it is going to be very difficult to get out of this situation."
Carrick criticised his players' work ethic after the match. He said: "Whatever system you play, whatever tactics you play, if you don't run, and you don't run forward, and you don't run back, you ain't going to win."
Other reported claims
GOAL said Lisandro Martinez had criticised the club's hierarchy over a lack of squad reinforcements. GOAL said Bruno Fernandes questioned Carrick's game plan and expressed frustration over the coaching staff's decision to avoid a man-to-man press, saying it allowed Como to build early confidence.