Ruben Amorim: "I feel for the fans" after Man United exit | OneFootball

Manchester United was eliminated in the 2nd round of the English League Cup this Wednesday (27), after being defeated on penalties by Grimsby Town, a fourth division team. Portuguese coach Ruben Amorim lamented the early exit from the competition.

"I think the team that was the best today won, the only one on the field. I feel sorry for the fans above all," said Ruben Amorim, hoping to give them some joy soon.

With the victory, the modest club from the east coast of England achieves the greatest feat in its history, against a Manchester United that started the match in a catastrophic way, losing 2-0 with 30 minutes of play. The Red Devils woke up after the break and managed to draw in the final stretch, with goals from Bryan Mbeumo (75') and Harry Maguire (89').

Without extra time, the match went directly to the penalty shootout and the indecision lasted until the score marked 12 to 11 for Grimsby Town, when Mbeumo sent his shot to the crossbar.

Manchester United is experiencing another terrible start to the season. This unexpected elimination in the third largest national tournament adds to the disappointing results in the first two English Championship games: a home defeat to Arsenal (1-0) and a draw away with Fulham (1-1).

Next Saturday, the team will host Burnley at Old Trafford, for the third round, in a game that now takes on dramatic contours to put out a fire that increases the pressure on coach Ruben Amorim, already questioned since last season.

In addition to United, three other first division clubs were eliminated in this 2nd round of the English League Cup: West Ham, Bournemouth, and Leeds United.

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