Shock exit from the League Cup: Manchester United were stunned by fourth-tier Grimsby Town in the Carabao Cup second round, falling behind 2–0 in the first half but recovering to 2–2 before losing the marathon shootout 12–11
Unprecedented humiliation: It marked the first time in club history that United had been eliminated by a League Two side in this competition
Apologies to the fans: Amorim publicly expressed regret and apologized for a deeply flawed performance, calling it a sign of deeper issues within the squad
Something has to change.” He described the mood as a low point, admitting the result should represent a turning point. “Everything was wrong,” he said, criticizing the side’s lack of intensity and cohesion
Players “spoke really loud.” Amorim implied that the players’ performance—rather than words—revealed their mindset and commitment (or lack thereof)
Deeper systemic issues: He acknowledged this wasn’t about a single result, but a recurring problem since their 15th-place finish last season, noting that even with tactical tweaks, meaningful change can’t happen in just one summer
