Manchester United Suffers Shock League Cup Exit to Grimsby

Grimsby, England, Aug 28 (AP) - Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim reflected on a humiliating defeat that ranks as one of the most embarrassing in the club's storied history. United crashed out of the League Cup following a dramatic 12-11 penalty shootout loss to Grimsby Town, a fourth-tier side. Despite United scoring two late goals to draw 2-2 in normal time on Wednesday, they fell short in the ensuing penalty shootout.

In a scathing post-match analysis, Amorim lauded Grimsby for being "the only team that was on the pitch." He noted, "The best players lose because a team can win against any group of players, and I think the United team and the players spoke really loud today, so that's it. We lost, the best team won." He expressed his frustration, accusing his squad of playing "without any intensity" and described them as "completely lost."

Pressed further on his comments, Amorim stated, "I think it was clear for everybody what happened today." Amorim, who guided United to an unprecedented 15th-place finish in the Premier League last season, has yet to secure a win in this season's first three matches, following a loss to Arsenal and a draw against Fulham.

He remains optimistic, saying, "We have a game on the weekend against Burnley and then we have two weeks during the international break. We will sort things out."

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