Manchester United’s Carabao Cup dream has ended in dramatic fashion after a shocking defeat to League Two side Grimsby Town, sparking chaos at Old Trafford. All eyes have now turned to head coach Ruben Amorim, who fired back at the criticism with a defiant message to supporters: “Stop the blame, I am not the problem.”
The Portuguese manager, appointed to bring new energy and direction to the club, finds himself under intense fire following what many are calling one of the darkest cup exits in recent memory. Grimsby, a club operating on a shoestring budget compared to United’s global wealth, exposed glaring flaws across the pitch and left Amorim’s men humiliated.
But instead of quietly accepting the backlash, Amorim openly voiced his frustrations. In his post-match comments, he made it clear that he refuses to carry the burden alone, insisting the rot runs much deeper within the club. “This defeat is unacceptable, yes. But let’s not pretend the problem begins and ends with the manager. There are deeper issues in this team, and everyone knows it. I will not accept being made the sole villain here.”
Insiders suggest Amorim is increasingly frustrated with senior players who have failed to step up, a divided dressing room that the board has not addressed, and certain stars who continue to underperform while relying on their reputations to shield them from consequences.
Fans are now split. While many blame Amorim’s tactics and question his refusal to accept responsibility, others believe he is simply revealing uncomfortable truths that have been ignored for far too long—fragile team unity, unchecked egos, and poor recruitment decisions that have left the squad unbalanced.
Pundits haven’t held back either. Bruno Fernandes, Marcus Rashford, and Casemiro have been singled out for failing to provide leadership when it mattered most. Roy Keane described the team as “beaten before they even started,” while Gary Neville questioned whether the hierarchy has properly backed Amorim in his mission to rebuild.
For the manager, however, his stance remains firm. “If people want to boo, boo me, I can take it. But don’t ignore the reality. This club has problems that go far beyond me. Until everyone accepts that, nothing will change.”
With the Premier League looming, pressure is building. Can Amorim turn things around and steady the ship, or has the Grimsby disaster already sealed his fate? What’s certain is that the blame game inside Manchester United is only beginning—and Amorim has made it clear he won’t take the fall alone.
