On October 22, 2026, Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes experienced a double setback. While playing in the Champions League against Como in Italy, his home in Cheshire was targeted by robbers, occurring while his family was not present. The club has since offered support to Fernandes and his family amid the personal violation.
Sporting performance also suffered that day. Manchester United fell to a 4-1 defeat against Como, a result that extended the team's winless streak to seven matches. The loss highlighted ongoing internal dynamics, as Fernandes publicly critiqued the coaching staff's tactical approach.
"It's a decision from the staff to not press man-to-man and sometimes leave space behind and try to get the ball, but sometimes when you give too much the ball to these teams they get confidence," Fernandes stated, explaining the tactical frustrations from the match.
Sometimes you have to be more brave under pressure, take the risk of pressing high and making them uncomfortable.
He added, "That's on the manager and staff to see it, not me. Sometimes you have to be more brave under pressure, take the risk of pressing high and making them uncomfortable." The comments have drawn attention to the relationship between the captain and the coaching setup, with Michael Carrick facing continued scrutiny.
Manchester United has expressed its commitment to assisting Fernandes and his family as they navigate the aftermath, even as the team looks to break the winless run.