Amorim’s Immediate Response to Humiliating Defeat

In the wake of a shocking Carabao Cup loss to League Two side Grimsby Town, Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim wasted no time getting back to work. 

Just hours after his team's humiliating defeat, the Portuguese coach arrived at the club's Carrington training ground early on Thursday morning, a clear signal of his determination to address the crisis.

United's cup exit was as dramatic as it was embarrassing. The team went down 2-0 before mounting a late comeback to level the score at 2-2, only to lose the match on penalties. 

After the team returned to Carrington at 1 a.m. on Thursday, Amorim was back at his desk by 7 a.m. The full squad, reportedly with glum expressions, followed later for an 11 a.m. training session.

In a candid and somber post-match interview, Amorim took full responsibility for the defeat. When asked what went wrong, he replied, "Everything. The way we started the game, we were not even here." He also offered a heartfelt apology to the fans, acknowledging that the performance was unacceptable for a club of United's stature.

Amorim's words reflected a deeper frustration with his team's repeated mistakes. "I would like to say very smart things and very important things," he said, "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." He suggested that while a complete overhaul cannot happen in one summer, something fundamental needs to change.

With a crucial Premier League match against Burnley looming, the focus is now on recovery and preparation. The players who started against Grimsby were put on a recovery plan, while the rest of the squad took part in a full training session. As the international break approaches, Amorim stated that he would use the time to "think things through," hinting at the difficult decisions that may lie ahead.