Ruben Amorim’s “unusual” superstitions have been branded “really bizarre”, with the Manchester United manager refusing to watch penalties.
Ruben Amorim launched a furious attack on Manchester United players after an embarrassing Carabao Cup exit as the Red Devils boss vowed to fix mounting problems. United’s season lurched into full-blown crisis on Wednesday night as League Two minnows Grimsby edged them 12-11 in penalty shootout. The tie had already descended into chaos before the shootout, with United forced to rescue themselves from two goals down against opponents who cost a fraction of their squad value.
Grimsby goalkeeper Christy Pym admitted that he is a Manchester United fan and was "half fuming" after Ruben Amorim's side dismal performance in the Carabao Cup defeat. The League Two side delivered a night of pure footballing theatre, dumping the Red Devils out of the Carabao Cup in an extraordinary second-round tie that ended with an 18-minute penalty shootout. They held their nerve, edging United 12-11 on spot-kicks after a 2-2 draw.
Manchester United have been brutally trolled by Grimsby as part of the “You’ve just been…” meme craze after their shock Carabao Cup defeat.
The goalkeeper made two bad mistakes and then only saved one of 13 spot-kicks in another agonising defeat for Ruben Amorim.
The England midfielder has been left with little choice but to depart the club he loves after falling down the pecking order under Ruben Amorim
Ruben Amorim hinted that Rasmus Hojlund might feature for Manchester United against Grimsby Town in the Carabao Cup in midweek, despite being linked with a move back to Italy. Hojlund, who fell out of favour at Old Trafford, has attracted interest from Serie A champions Napoli, who are willing to sign the Danish forward on loan with an option to buy.
Ruben Amorim believes Manchester United are better off without any European football this season after finishing 15th in the Premier League last term.
