Ruben Amorim arrived at Manchester United with a reputation for tactical innovation after success at Sporting Lisbon but has endured a disastrous start. United were eliminated from the Carabao Cup by League Two side Grimsby Town after a 2-2 draw and penalty defeat, a result seen as humiliating given the clubs' resource disparity. Summer spending brought attacking signings, yet performances have remained lacklustre, inconsistent, and short of attacking ideas. Results include a loss in the opening match and a draw with Fulham, leaving United near the wrong end of the table. Former chief scout Mick Brown warned that mounting pressure could affect players and the manager.
If you lose the first game of the season, you're already under pressure, he told Football Insider. Then a draw against Fulham, which they very much could have lost, it's two games without a win. Just a few games into a new season, with a load of money spent and three new players up front, and there's been very few signs of improvement.
The defeat has been described as one of the lowest points in recent years, given the disparity in resources and stature between the two clubs. The shock elimination has only added to the frustration surrounding Amorim's early reign. After a summer of heavy spending designed to reshape the squad in line with his philosophy, supporters and pundits alike had expected to see clear signs of improvement.
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