Ruben Amorim didn’t hide. After Manchester United’s League Cup second-round defeat to fourth-tier Grimsby, the manager said he “sometimes… want[s] to quit” and even “hate[s]” his players at times. He explained that raw frustration fueled those emotions, adding that he alternates between defending and challenging the squad. He told reporters he must improve how he handles such moments, but his focus now is firmly on the next match.
Slow Start Raises The Heat
United’s season has opened poorly: a defeat to Arsenal and a draw with Fulham preceded the Grimsby upset. The stumble hurts more because Ruben Amorim Manchester United invested heavily in the close-season. The club spent about £200 million on forwards Benjamin Šeško, Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha. Despite a strong pre-season, Amorim said the team dropped basic standards—covering positions, competing for second balls, and sustaining intensity—for stretches that proved costly.
Last Season’s Hangover Still Lingers
Amorim arrived in November with a high reputation from Sporting Lisbon, yet he inherited a side coming off its worst top-flight finish since 1973-74. The Europa League final loss to Tottenham deepened the blow and closed the door to the Champions League. He admitted the current slide surprised him given pre-season form, but he insisted United can do better if they restore the non-negotiables that drive performance.
Eyes on Burnley—and a Response
The manager called the Grimsby defeat “the hardest part” to accept because of how United lost, not just the result. Still, he framed Saturday’s trip to promoted Burnley as a chance to reset standards and stop the rot. For Ruben Amorim Manchester United, the message is simple: channel the anger, stick to the plan, and turn blunt words into points.
