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 broader collapse in intensity, structure, and mentality. “It’s not just the goalkeeper... it’s everything,” he pressed, pointing to a disjointed approach that saw United appear “completely lost” from the outset Sky Sports.

Amorim did not mince words as he described the tone of the team’s performance: “My players spoke for me, really loud.” It was clear the messages on the pitch mattered more than any individual scapegoating Sky Sports.

He took a moment to express regret to the supporters. “I just want to say I’m really sorry to the fans,” Amorim said, acknowledging their unwavering backing through such a humiliating exit Sky Sports.

With a weekend Premier League clash against Burnley looming and an international break shortly thereafter, he vowed to regroup swiftly. “Now, we have a game in the weekend and then two weeks off. We will solve things out,” he concluded, hinting that the upcoming period will be critical for course correction