Manchester United manager Michael Carrick had a heated argument with Matheus Cunha during the UEFA Champions League clash with Como.
The Red Devils suffered a crushing 4-1 loss to the Italian outfit on Wednesday evening, delivering another damaging blow to their already troubled campaign.
Cunha was handed a starting role on the left wing but was hauled off at half-time after United produced a dismal first-half display and struggled to gain any control over the contest.
It has now been revealed that Carrick and Cunha had a heated argument at the interval.
The United head coach was not happy with the Brazilian forward and the pair exchanged heated words.
The 27-year-old was furious when he learned he was being substituted.
Michael Carrick is losing control of the dressing room
Carrick initially united the squad during his interim spell last season, transforming United’s fortunes and guiding them towards Champions League qualification.
United collected more points than any other club after he took charge last campaign.
However, the dramatic downturn in performances since then has been difficult to explain.
Poor results alone would be enough to put any manager under pressure, but reports of confrontations with senior players could make Carrick’s position even more precarious.
Bruno Fernandes blamed Carrick and his coaching staff for not deploying a brave tactical approach against Como.
He revealed in the post-match interview that the players had been instructed not to press and to leave space in behind.
Senior players are often the backbone of a successful dressing room, and any breakdown in trust between them and the manager can quickly become a serious problem.
With Bournemouth next on the schedule, another disappointing result would only intensify the scrutiny of the former midfielder and could leave INEOS facing a difficult decision over his future.
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