Man United boss issues apology following shock defeat to Grimsby

FootballSports
28 Aug 2025 • 4:01 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Manchester United suffered a 12-11 penalty shootout defeat to League Two side Grimsby Town in the Carabao Cup, after recovering from being 2-0 down.
  • Head coach Ruben Amorim revealed he did not watch the penalty shootout, stating it was "not important" compared to the team's performance during the game.
  • Amorim accepted the fairness of the result, congratulated Grimsby, and apologised to the fans for his team's display.
  • He indicated a need for time to "think and decide things" about the team's future, suggesting the upcoming international break is timely.
  • Amorim defended goalkeeper Andre Onana, who was at fault for Grimsby's goals, by attributing the poor performance to the team's overall approach rather than individual errors.

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