Michael Carrick reportedly had a heated dressing-room argument with Matheus Cunha during Manchester United’s 4-1 Champions League defeat by Como, as pressure continues to mount on the manager.
The result extended United’s run without a win to seven matches and has intensified scrutiny of Carrick’s position. Reports of tension among the players have added to concerns over the atmosphere inside the squad.
Cunha began the match on the left but was withdrawn at half-time, with Amad replacing him. An exclusive report by Roundtable claims the substitution led to an angry exchange between the Brazil international and Carrick.
Michael Carrick and Matheus Cunha reportedly clash
The report alleges that Carrick confronted Cunha over his first-half performance in the dressing room. The pair are said to have exchanged heated words, with Cunha angry at being taken off.
United’s official match report confirms that Cunha and Andrey Santos were both substituted at the interval after a difficult opening 45 minutes. Cunha had managed one shot before his removal.
The alleged confrontation is understood to have contributed to a tense mood that continued after the final whistle. However, disagreements between managers and players are not unusual at elite clubs, and the incident alone does not establish a wider crisis.
Its significance lies in the timing. United’s poor run has already led senior figures to question the team’s approach, with Bruno Fernandes publicly challenging the tactics after the match.
Reuters also reported that Wayne Rooney accused some United players of behaving “selfish” and failing to take sufficient responsibility.
Against that backdrop, the reported argument with Cunha will increase scrutiny of Carrick’s authority and the level of belief within the dressing room. United now need a strong response when they face Bournemouth.
