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Amorim Demands Change—But Not a Complete Roster Rebuild—After Cup Collapse

 Manchester United endured a humiliating exit from the Carabao Cup at the hands of League Two side Grimsby Town. Despite staging a dramatic late comeback from 2–0 down, United ultimately lost 12–11 in a nerve‑wracking penalty shootout. Head coach Ruben Amorim offered a candid assessment in the aftermath, underlining the severity of the shortcomings—yet he stopped short of calling for wholesale changes. Sky Sports +1 The Guardian Amorim was visibly shocked by the performance, emphasizing the depth of the issues at play: “We try to fight a lot of things but then when we have these moments, we need to show up. If we don’t show up… something has to change—and you’re not going to change 22 players again.” Sky Sports He was clear that the defeat wasn't down to any single individual: “With all due respect, when you play against a fourth‑division team, it’s not the goalkeeper—it’s everything… the environment, the way we face the competition… My players spoke really loudly.” Sky Spo...

Amorim: ‘Something Must Change—But Not the Entire Squad

  Amorim Demands Change After Grimsby Shock Manchester United were stunned in the Carabao Cup second round by League Two side Grimsby Town, succumbing in a dramatic 12–11 penalty shootout after recovering from a 2–0 half-time deficit. Despite late goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Harry Maguire forcing the shootout, United were eliminated in embarrassing fashion Sky Sports . Manager Ruben Amorim, grappling with mounting pressure and still seeking his first win of the season, delivered a blunt post-match verdict: “Something has to change” — but quick to insist it won’t involve discarding the entire roster. “You are not going to change 22 players again,” he emphasized, signaling that deeper issues lie beyond the starting eleven Sky Sports . Though goalkeeper André Onana notably erred for both Grimsby goals—one slipping through his near post and another after a failed punch—Amorim stressed that the blame doesn’t lie solely with him. Instead, he insisted that the problems stem from a br...

grimsby town vs man united

  Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim said his team "were completely lost" as they slipped to a shambolic Carabao Cup defeat at Grimsby following a marathon penalty shootout. The loss against League Two opposition marks a new low for the Premier League side under Amorim and any optimism evident prior to the new campaign is already dissipating. United, who trailed 2-0 after 30 minutes and could have found themselves three goals down in the second period, lacked any rhythm in an abject showing before Bryan Mbeumo and Harry Maguire delivered late goals to take the tie to penalties. However, after Matheus Cunha missed the opportunity to win the shootout for United with the final kick of the regulation five, every subsequent player scored until Mbeumo hit the bar to settle the shootout 12-11 in the hosts' favour. Reflecting on the defeat, Amorim said: "I think this is a little bit the limit. I think something has to change. "I think the team and the players spoke rea...

Grimsby Town 2-2 Man Utd (12-11 on penalties): League Two club win epic penalty shootout after Andre Onana makes two errors

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  Report and free match highlights from Carabao Cup second round tie at Blundell Park; Man Utd goalkeeper Andre Onana makes two errors for Grimsby's first-half goals from Charles Vernan and Tyrell Warren; Bryan Mbeumo pulls one back before Harry Maguire equalises; Grimsby win epic shootout