Ruben Amorim Apologizes to Manchester United Fans After Shocking League Cup Exit

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Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim apologizes to fans after his team's shocking exit from the League Cup at the hands of fourth-tier Grimsby Town.

“It's too much sometimes. You cannot change so much. You cannot change everything in one summer...”

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has issued an apology to the team's supporters following a shocking exit from the League Cup at the hands of fourth-tier Grimsby Town. The match ended 2-2 after regular time, with Grimsby winning 12-11 in the penalty shootout. Amorim's side had a woeful first-half display, trailing 2-0, but Harry Maguire's 89th-minute header gave United a glimmer of hope, sending the match to penalties.

In the penalty shootout, Grimsby's composure ultimately paid off, while Manchester United's struggles continued. Amorim's apology reflects the disappointment and frustration felt by the team and its fans after this humiliating defeat. This loss adds to Manchester United's struggles this season, which have seen them struggle in the Premier League and exit the Europa League final.

Amorim has previously expressed his commitment to Manchester United, despite facing criticism over the team's performances. He has vowed to bring success back to the club, but faces a challenging road ahead.

The Carabao Cup match between Grimsby Town and Manchester United was an intense affair that went all the way to penalties. Despite United's new signing Bryan Mbeumo scoring a crucial goal to level the match 2-2, his team's fate was sealed when he hit the crossbar with his penalty kick in the shootout. Grimsby ultimately won 12-11, showcasing their determination and resilience against a much-favored opponent.

Onana can't keep out Burns' effort. Mbeumo's hits the bar.

The Reds exit the Carabao Cup.

Grimsby: ✅
United: ❌ pic.twitter.com/BP7uptPA2v

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 27, 2025

Grimsby's victory was well-deserved, as they outplayed Manchester United at times and demonstrated a stronger will to win. The League Two team dominated the first half, with Charles Vernam and Tyrell Warren scoring within the opening 30 minutes. United struggled to find their footing but staged a comeback in the second half, thanks to Mbeumo's goal and a late equalizer from Harry Maguire.

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim's post-match comments sparked intrigue, suggesting the players may not have been fully invested in the match against Grimsby Town. Amorim cryptically stated that the players “spoke really loud today what they want,” implying a lack of enthusiasm for the challenge. This has raised questions about the team's focus and commitment moving forward.

When asked to explain what went wrong, a worryingly familiar question since he took charge last season, the Portuguese did not hold back. “Everything. The way we started the game, we were not even here. When everything is so important in our club, everything that happened, it's a problem in our club, we should do so much better. I just have to say sorry to our fans.

“I felt my players spoke really loud today what they want. I think it's easy for you (how to interpret it). Let's focus on the next game and then we have the stop for the international games. We will think things through.

“Doesn't matter (that we lost on penalties). In the penalties, the feeling is the same. I think football was really fair today. The best team won.”

With the League Cup exit, Manchester United's realistic hopes of winning a trophy this season now rest with the FA Cup. The team's early elimination from the Carabao Cup means they'll need to focus on other competitions to achieve their goal of winning silverware. The FA Cup provides a potential route to redemption and a chance to salvage a successful season. United will look to regroup and refocus on their FA Cup campaign, aiming to make a deep run in the competition and bring home a trophy.

“I'm the manager. It should be my job to understand what happened. Again, I'm really sorry for our fans. Let's focus on the next game. That is more than a result. That is the biggest problem in the team. I think it was really clear today,” Amorim, whose side have picked up one point from their opening two Premier League games, told reporters.

“I would like to say very smart things and very important things. I have nothing to say. Nothing to say. That is the biggest problem also. To see the same mistakes and nothing to say in this moment. I'm really sorry for our fans.

“It's too much sometimes. You cannot change so much. You cannot change everything in one summer. You need to win games. You need to not show this kind of performance.

“I think this is a little bit the limit.”

Manchester United's goalkeeper, André Onana, had a disappointing return, directly contributing to both of Grimsby's goals. He was beaten at the near post for the opener and then failed to claim a cross, which Tyrell Warren converted for Grimsby's second goal. Despite Onana's errors, Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim shifted the blame away from the goalkeeper.

Ruben Amorim's post-match reaction.

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“It's not about Andre,” Amorim said. “With all due respect. I already said that the best team won. But this is a fourth division team. It's not the goalkeeper. It's more than that.” Amorim's comments suggest that the team's struggles run deeper than individual mistakes, and he acknowledged Grimsby's impressive performance. The team's woeful first-half display and lack of intensity were major factors in their defeat.

Match Highlights:

• Grimsby's Goals: Charles Vernam (22nd minute) and Tyrell Warren (30th minute)

• Manchester United's Goals: Bryan Mbeumo (75th minute) and Harry Maguire (89th minute)

• Penalty Shootout Drama: Matheus Cunha's penalty saved by Christy Pym, Bryan Mbeumo's penalty hitting the crossbar.

Amorim's Assessment:

Grimsby's Performance: Amorim praised Grimsby, saying they were the better team and deserved the win.

United's Struggles: Amorim hinted at deeper issues within the team, stating that the loss was about more than just the goalkeeper's performance.