“STOP THE BLAME, I AM NOT THE PROBLEM” – RUBEN AMORIM EXPLODES AFTER UNITED’S HUMILIATING CARABAO CUP EXIT
BREAKING NEWS: Manchester United’s Carabao Cup journey has come to a shocking end after an embarrassing defeat to League Two side Grimsby Town, and the storm inside Old Trafford has already started to rage. The man in the middle of the chaos, head coach Ruben Amorim, has sent a loud and clear message to frustrated supporters: “Stop the blame, I am not the problem.”
The Portuguese tactician, who was brought in to usher in a new era at Old Trafford, is now under intense scrutiny after what many are calling the most humiliating cup exit in the club’s modern history. Grimsby Town, a team with a fraction of United’s budget and global presence, managed to expose weaknesses across the pitch, sending Amorim’s men crashing out of the tournament.
But rather than quietly shoulder the blame, Amorim has gone public with his frustrations. Speaking after the match, he cautioned supporters not to fall into the trap of scapegoating him while bigger issues rot the club from within.
> “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.”
According to insiders, Amorim pointed fingers at senior players who failed to show leadership, a board that has refused to resolve key dressing-room rifts, and a lack of commitment from certain stars who continue to underperform in the biggest moments.
Fans are already divided. Some are furious with Amorim’s tactics, accusing him of arrogance for refusing to take responsibility. Others, however, believe the coach is right to expose what many have whispered for months: that the dressing room is fractured, egos are unchecked, and the board’s transfer decisions have left the squad unbalanced and unprepared.
The defeat to Grimsby has also reignited the debate about United’s so-called “big names.” Bruno Fernandes, Marcus Rashford, and Casemiro have all been called out by pundits for disappearing when their leadership was most needed. Reports suggest Amorim has grown frustrated with what he describes as a culture of “comfort football,” where reputations protect players from accountability.
Former United players have already waded into the debate. Roy Keane slammed the lack of character, saying the team “looked beaten before they even started,” while Gary Neville questioned whether the club hierarchy has done enough to back their coach properly.
For Amorim, though, the message is clear: he won’t go down alone.
> “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.”
Now, pressure mounts ahead of United’s next Premier League fixture. Will Amorim rally the squad and restore confidence, or has this Grimsby humiliation already written his fate? One thing is certain: the manager has drawn a line in the sand, and the war of blame at Old Trafford has only just begun.
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