“I think it’s really clear” – Amorim insinuates Man United players downed tools in their shock Carabao Cup loss to Grimsby | OneFootball

Manchester United suffered a shock early exit from the Carabao Cup after losing to League Two outfit Grimsby Town on penalties.

The Red Devils have only picked up a point from their first two Premier League games, and this atrocious defeat to a side three pyramids below is sacrilegious.

Grimsby took a 2-0 lead over Man United thanks to horrendous goalkeeping from Andre Onana.

The United goalkeeper should have saved the first strike and was in no-man’s land when the cross for the second came.

Ruben Amorim’s side battled back into the game with goals from Harry Maguire and Bryan Mbeumo, forcing the tie to penalties, but ultimately lost.

A seething Amorim had nowhere to hide, and his displeasure showed in his post-match comments.

The Portuguese tactician said (via ITV Football): “I think the team and the players spoke really loud today, so that’s it. We lost. The best team won.

“I think it’s really clear what they spoke, so let’s move on from this day and I think it was clear for everybody what happened today.

“The way we start the game without any intensity, all the idea  of the pressure, we were completely lost and that’s why I think they spoke really loud.”

Amorim’s comments carry a chilling undertone. This is a manager hinting that his own players may have downed tools.

It is eerily reminiscent of Jose Mourinho’s infamous final interview as Chelsea boss after a loss to Leicester City, when he accused his squad of betraying his tactical instructions.

For a Manchester United manager to imply such disobedience this early into a season, after such a humiliating cup defeat, represents a new low for the club.

When the dressing room and the dugout are already misaligned, the writing is on the wall.

United cannot allow this rift to deepen further. If Amorim truly believes his players are not following him, then the hierarchy has no choice. He must be sacked now.

Amorim’s time at Old Trafford has been utterly disappointing. His tactical stubbornness and insistence on a 3-4-2-1 set-up have been jarring.

He has managed only 17 wins in 45 games (D9, L19), finishing 15th in the Premier League last term and losing the Europa League final.

But this should be the last straw. If the Red Devils want to salvage this season, he has to go immediately.