Ruben Amorim apologized for the defeat against Grimsby: what the Manchester United coach said.

Ruben Amorim's reaction to the defeat

According to The Sun: Ruben Amorim called on Manchester United for 'better results' after the defeat against Grimsby. The team exited the Carabao Cup on Wednesday, which was a real sensation in world football and one of the worst matches for Manchester United in years since Sir Alex Ferguson.

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Amorim apologized to the fans for the defeat in a brief statement during the match program against Burnley.

In his statement, he noted:

“Good day and welcome back to Old Trafford. Today, as we face Scott Parker and his Burnley team, we need to respond after the cup match on Wednesday. I can only say to you, fans, that I am sorry. The better team that evening won, and we got what we deserved.”

He added:

“Everyone needs to do better. Today we need to show intensity from the start. We must go onto the field and show that we can play, because the only way to fix this situation is to win games.”

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After the cup defeat, fans began demanding Amorim's dismissal.

Ahead of the match against Burnley, the coach admitted that he did not know if he would remain in charge, as media discussed the possibility of appointing Gareth Southgate.

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Amorim also expressed:

“I don’t know what will happen next, that’s my opinion. I won’t promise anything regarding the future. I am Manchester United's manager, and I think that won’t change.”

The coach added:

“Sometimes I hate my players, sometimes I love them, sometimes I want to protect them. Sometimes I want to leave, sometimes I want to be here for 20 years. Honestly, every time we suffer such a defeat, I will feel this way, so prepare for it.”

He noted that

“I just need myself. I don’t need anyone.”

in moments when thinking about dismissal.

Manchester United player ratings against Grimsby

Manchester United found themselves at the bottom after a sensational defeat, as the team exited the Carabao Cup in the second round, losing to League Two team Grimsby on penalties. This was United's first defeat to a fourth-division team.

Fans at the stadium chanted “you will be sacked in the morning” towards Amorim, and it’s hard not to ponder their words.

Here’s how SunSport rated the performances of United’s players at Blundell Park.