Manchester United boss Michael Carrick has turned the spotlight on his own players after their Como collapse on Wednesday.

United found themselves behind after just two minutes as Nico Paz curled home a fantastic effort past Harry Maguire.

Paz then turned provider, registering an assist for Tasos Douvikas’ strike moments after the break. Paz secured his brace on the hour mark before defender Jacobo Romano headed home Como’s fourth.

Substitute Joshua Zirkzee scored a consolation goal for United in stoppage time.

The Red Devils are now on a seven-match winless run as pressure on Carrick continues to mount. Como were in Serie D when United last won the Champions League in 2008, but they were by far the better side, with Carrick’s men unable to get near them.

Speaking to reporters after the final whistle, Carrick acknowledged that United are in a hole. He also tore into the work ethic of his players, stressing that they can’t choose when to work hard and when not to.

Carrick, in remarks that appeared to question the players’ commitment, additionally insisted that the ultimate responsibility rests with him.

The United head coach said, “It was more than disappointing; everybody’s gotta take responsibility for that.”

“It stops with me, I’m absolutely fine with that. I accept it totally as a supporter of this football club. I care a lot about it. To see a performance like that is unacceptable.”

He continued, “There were all sorts of elements to our performance. I’ll definitely look at what we’ve done [as a staff]. I don’t know if it’s the motivation, intention, purpose, and intensity of a football game that you have to bring — we didn’t bring that today.”

Asked if United are simply only capable of performing at the current level, he answered, “100% it’s not our level.”

“We’ve shown it for six or seven months [last season] but you can’t turn it on or off and you can’t choose when you want to perform or don’t want to perform. Until you do that, you’re not going to win football matches.”

Carrick issued an apology to the travelling supporters.

“I care an unbelievable amount about the supporters. They are the heartbeat of this football club and always will be. For them to travel, I’ve gotta apologise for the performance.”

“For everything they’ve done to get here tonight, to have to watch a performance like that, I totally feel for them.”

Los Angeles Dodgers executive Rocco Baldelli is a frontrunner for the managerial jobs opened by the Houston Astros and Seattle Mariners this offseason.

The Mariners relieved manager Dan Wilson of his managerial duties following the close of the 2026 season, as did the Astros with manager Joe Espada. With Baldelli’s managerial experience, it’s only natural the 45-year-old is drawing attention from the rest of the league.

Baldelli, who played in the majors from 2003-2010 with the Tampa Bay Rays and Boston Red Sox, got his start in managing in 2019, when he took over the Minnesota Twins nearly a decade after his playing career ended. He won 101 games in his first season as a manager with the Twins, earning the AL Manager of the Year award, though his team lost in the first round of the postseason without winning a game.

He won his first postseason game with the team in 2023, snapping an 18-game losing streak in the postseason. After that, though Baldelli failed to get his team into the postseason.

He remained with the team through the 2025 season, finishing his time as the manager with 527 wins to 505 losses. The Twins finished 2025 with a 70-92 record in 2025, leading to Baldelli’s dismissal.

After the Twins fired Baldelli, the Dodgers signed him on as a special assistant to president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman, with whom he formed a professional relationship while playing for the Rays.

The Astros and Mariners are the only two teams reported to be in on Baldelli, but a third team could enter the mix shortly after letting go of their manager.

The Los Angeles Angels declined to pick up manager Kurt Suzuki’s option for the 2027 season on Wednesday, opening up a spot as the team’s manager for the second time in as many years. The Angels are sure to give Baldelli a look, especially given his proximity to the team.

Baldelli, a proven manager, will definitely draw the eyes of teams across the league, managerial opening or not, so the Dodgers may have trouble holding on to him beyond the 2026 season.

Wednesday is here, and that means the first NFL injury reports of the week are out. Before you set your fantasy football lineups, you need to make sure you catch up on all the biggest injury updates for the top stars. This is our fantasy football injury report for Week 7.

Jackson got in some work at practice on Wednesday. There is hope that he can return to action in Week 7, but it is far from a lock that he will play. If he's unable to go, Tyler Huntley would be in line for another start.

Mayfield was able to get in a full practice on Wednesday. While this doesn't guarantee that he will play in Week 7, it is a very promising sign. We would consider him to be on the right side of questionable for Sunday.

Hall was unable to practice on Wednesday and is still considered week-to-week based on what we've last heard. There is a chance he could return, but it's not looking great. Braelon Allen will get another start if he can't go.

There is optimism surrounding Judkins' ability to get on the field this week. We would put him on the right side of questionable after being a game-time call last week with an ankle injury. If he can't go, you'll need to monitor the status of Dylan Sampson, who could also be returning to action this week from IR.

Love was unable to practice on Wednesday, and since the team is holding him out to get his ankle fully healthy, it would make sense if they gave him another week off. Still, this is a situation to monitor. Tyler Allgeier and Bam Knight would likely split the backfield again if he's ruled out.

Monangai has once again been ruled out this week and will not play on Thursday Night Football. D'Andre Swift will lead the backfield again, with Roschon Johnson working in behind him.

Irving was unable to practice on Wednesday because of an illness. We wouldn't expect this to put him in danger of missing Week 7, but it's worth monitoring.

Montgomery was not able to practice on Wednesday, and we have no reason to expect him to return this week from his groin injury. He should be viewed as a long shot to play in Week 7 as of now.

Charbonnet has a shot to make his season debut this week after tearing his ACL back in January in the NFC Championship Game.

Mason is expected to return from IR this week and get back on the field for the Minnesota Vikings.

Rice was unable to return to practice on Wednesday and is now in danger of missing another game with a hamstring injury.

Egbuka is now in the league's concussion protocol and is dealing with a foot injury. We don't know much about his foot injury, but he will have to clear the concussion protocol if he's going to play this week.

Kirk has a shot to be activated from IR this week. If he does play, he could immediately step in as the Niners' WR1.

Mitchell was a limited participant in practice today and has a shot to return from his finger injury. If he does return, he's more likely to damage Omar Cooper Jr's value than be a viable fantasy option.

Tyson will not return to practice this week and will not play in Week 7.

Warren did not practice on Wednesday after missing Week 6 with a groin injury he suffered late in the week. We will have to monitor this situation closely throughout the week.

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INDIANAPOLIS — Everything has changed for Daniel Jones in the first six weeks of 2026.

The Colts went all-in on Jones last offseason, making him a priority signing with a two-year, $88 million deal that signaled Indianapolis believed he could be the team’s quarterback of the future.

But Jones has not been able to live up to that promise, and the team’s ugly 2-4 start led to the firing of general manager Chris Ballard on Monday, opening up the possibility that Jones’ days in Indianapolis are numbered.

Indianapolis head coach Shane Steichen has been asked repeatedly about his belief in Jones as the team’s starting quarterback. If a new general manager wanted to get out of Jones’ contract next season, it would only cost $35.2 million in dead money, saving Indianapolis $11.6 million in cap space for a roster that would likely be in a deep rebuild.

“The biggest thing for me is playing good football, like it is with all of us in this locker room,” Jones said. “I don't think it's a time to think about that, think too far ahead. I don't think we can afford to do that. I think we've got to play good football this week.”

Jones has not played good football this season.

It comes fresh off a 2025 campaign when he shocked the NFL by completing 68% of his passes, averaging 8.1 yards per attempt and posting a 100.2 rating.

Uncertain in the pocket and limited by a receiving corps that has little explosiveness with Alec Pierce injured, Jones is completing 59.6% of his throws, averaging 5.9 yards per attempt and posting an abysmal 71.1 quarterback rating.

While Jones is not the only reason the Colts got off to a 2-4 start, which convinced owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon to fire Ballard, his play is one of the biggest reasons.

Ballard repeatedly said last offseason that getting Jones back was one of the keys to winning in 2026, even though Jones was recovering from a torn right Achilles tendon.

“Your play, and the results of these games, affects people,” Jones said. “You feel that as players. I feel that as a quarterback. You’ve got to play well, we’ve got to win. I’ve got to put the team in position to win games.”

Irsay-Gordon made it clear in the statement she released announcing the decision to fire Ballard that she still expects to win games this season. If the Colts do not win, there will likely be more changes.

“I think you understand how important it is to play well and to win,” Jones said. “We know that. I don’t think that’s changing. … It definitely makes you feel something. There’s a reaction here in the locker room, within the building. You understand what’s at stake.”

Joel A. Erickson and Nathan Brown cover the Colts all season. Get more coverage on IndyStarTV and with the Colts Insider newsletter.

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