Carabao Cup: Ruben Amorim Endures Fresh Man United Setback After Grimsby Defeat
- Ruben Amorim’s turbulent reign at Manchester United hit a new low on Wednesday night
- The Red Devils, already under pressure after a poor start to the season, lost to the League Two side Grimsby at Blundell Park
- It was another humiliating defeat in what has quickly become a nightmare spell for the Portuguese coach
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Ruben Amorim endured another Manchester United low in the Carabao Cup.
On Wednesday evening, the Red Devils were outclassed by League Two side Grimsby in the second round of the competition.
The hosts took a well-earned lead in the first half at Blundell Park after a dominant spell of play.
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United had already been warned before the opener, with Grimsby striking the bar from a corner moments earlier.
Charles Vernam found space inside the penalty box and wasted no time rifling a shot past Andre Onana at his near post.
The ball squeezed into the net, sending Blundell Park into absolute chaos.
United’s misery deepened when Onana rushed out for a cross, and completely missed it.
The ball dropped kindly to Grimsby’s Tyrell Warren, who tapped into an empty net to make it 2-0.
But Manchester United clawed their way back in the final 15 minutes, with Bryan Mbeumo pulling one back before Harry Maguire struck to drag the tie into a penalty shootout.
What followed was a remarkable shootout that ended 12-11 in Grimsby’s favour after Mbeumo rattled the crossbar with his spot-kick.
United even had the chance to seal victory at 4-4 when Matheus Cunha stepped up, but the summer signing saw his effort saved, and Grimsby went on to book a stunning place in the third round.
The misses were by the big money summer signings, ESPN says on X.
Man United fans slam Amorim after Grimsby defeat
Despite the spirited comeback, furious United fans branded the result Amorim’s lowest point yet and demanded for his sack.
TV cameras caught Amorim tinkering with pieces on his board over an hour into the match with United looking lifeless on the pitch.
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During the penalty shootout, fans spotted that Amorim was "hiding" in the dugout as he appeared to slump back into his seat and avoid watching the 18-minute slugfest.
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One fan said:
"Amorim might not be the worst manager in PL history, but this Utd stint is arguably the worst job ever done at a PL club when you factor in club size and squad value".
Another fan fumed:
"Five at the back system and we can't even defend vs Grimsby," a second fumed.
While a third shared:
"Sorry, but I don’t want a manager who’s too scared to watch a penalty shootout against a League Two team. Sort it out"
And a fourth even wrote:
"Amorim can pack his bag. Couldn’t even watch the penalties, coward."
And another added:
"I can’t believe I once wanted Ruben Amorim..."
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The pressure on Ruben Amorim has reached new heights after Manchester United’s humiliating defeat to Grimsby.
The 40-year-old is under serious scrutiny, with just one win in his last seven games and a win rate barely above 37% since taking charge, per the BBC.
Saturday’s clash against newly promoted Burnley at Old Trafford could be pivotal, as Amorim himself admitted after the loss that his players may no longer be fighting for him.
He said via Sky Sports:
"In the end, it doesn't matter if we recover or not, it's the signs the team gave during the game, the beginning of the game.
"I think the best team won, the only team that was on the pitch.
"The best players lose because one team can win against any group of players, and I think the team and the players spoke really loud today, so that's it. We lost, the best team won."
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Watch Amorim's interview below:
Amorim's four rules at Man United
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Amorim has wasted no time in setting firm standards to turn United’s fortunes around.
One of his first directives was to ban overly complex instructions from his coaching staff, insisting that simplicity should come before the delivery of any tactical information.
Source: YEN.com.gh
