“HE SHOULD NEVER HAVE STARTED!” – Man United Captain SLAMS Amorim After HUMILIATING EFL Cup Exit to Grimsby 😱🔥
BREAKING NEWS: Manchester United have CRASHED out of the EFL Cup in the second round, suffering one of the most humiliating defeats in their modern history. A 2-2 draw at Old Trafford was followed by a marathon penalty shootout, where League Two side Grimsby Town stunned United 12-11 in an unforgettable night of drama.
But the shock didn’t end on the pitch. After the final whistle, United’s captain delivered a blistering attack on manager Ruben Amorim’s team selection:
“He’s clearly not ready. He should never have been started in a match like this. I don’t blame him — I blame the coach who made that call. Now we’re all paying the price.”
The words have sent shockwaves through the dressing room, making it clear where frustrations are being aimed.
A Gamble That Backfired
Amorim raised eyebrows before kickoff by starting an inexperienced youngster in a key position. Many saw it as a needless risk given United’s fragile form, and Grimsby punished them for it.
Twice United had to fight back, but they never looked convincing. When the tie went to penalties, Old Trafford braced itself — only to witness one of the longest shootouts in recent memory end with Grimsby’s heroes celebrating on the Theatre of Dreams turf.
Grimsby’s Dream Night
For Grimsby, this was the stuff of legend. Every player fought until the last kick, frustrating United’s stars and holding their nerve in the pressure cooker of penalties. For the Mariners and their travelling fans, this upset will go down as one of the greatest nights in their club’s history.
Crisis for Amorim
For Amorim, the fallout is brutal. United are out of a competition they were expected to challenge for at the first hurdle, and his tactical gamble has left him under fire. The captain’s public criticism has only deepened fears of a fractured dressing room, raising questions about whether the squad still believes in him.
Fans in Meltdown
The reaction online has been furious:
- “Out in Round 2 to Grimsby? This is rock bottom.”
- “The captain is right – Amorim’s decisions are killing us.”
- “Another embarrassment. Another wasted season. Same old United.”
Patience with Amorim appears to be evaporating rapidly.
Eliminated by a League Two side, embarrassed at Old Trafford, and facing open dissent from within the squad — this defeat could mark the breaking point for Ruben Amorim’s reign. United must now try to repair shattered confidence in the Premier League, but the captain’s explosive verdict ensures the storm is only just beginnin
