‘Sometimes I Want to Quit’: Amorim Living ‘Day by Day’ at Man United as Pressure Grows
- Manchester United were narrowly eliminated from the Carabao Cup on August 27 at Blundell Park after a penalty shootout loss to League Two side Grimsby Town, with the shootout ending 12-11.
- This humiliating defeat followed a slow start to the season under Ruben Amorim, who took charge last November after a 15th place league finish.
- Amorim expressed strong frustration after the Grimsby loss, admitting he sometimes hates, loves, or wants to defend his players and sometimes wants to quit.
- He indicated that after any similar losses moving forward, he will continue to be candid and express his true feelings in evaluating the team.
- The setback increased pressure on Amorim, with his future pending discussions with club bosses and the team aiming to reverse early season struggles.
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