Manchester United Lose Carabao Cup Penalty Shootout to Grimsby Town

Manchester United suffered a shocking 2-0 defeat to League Two side Grimsby Town in the Carabao Cup, ultimately losing 12-11 in a penalty shootout. Head coach Ruben Amorim expressed disappointment in the team's overall performance, stating that the penalty shootout was "not important" and that the focus should be on the match's earlier stages. Amorim admitted to not watching the shootout and described the loss as a reflection of broader issues within the club, emphasizing the need to rethink strategy during the upcoming international break. Despite criticism aimed at goalkeeper Andre Onana for errors during the match, Amorim defended him and stressed that the failure was a collective problem rather than the fault of any individual. Fans and pundits criticized Amorim's apparent lack of engagement during the shootout, with many viewing his behavior as unbefitting of a manager at a club of Manchester United's stature. Moving forward, Amorim apologized to the fans and signaled that the team must regroup quickly ahead of their next Premier League match against Burnley.