Ruben Amorim does not exude confidence as Manchester United prepare to face Burnley
Manchester United’s Carabao Cup journey ended this time at the hands of Grimsby Town on the night of 27 August 2025, and this defeat has been recorded as a stain in history. Old Trafford supporters would never have imagined that the team would falter like this against a fourth-tier club. After trailing 2-0 in the first half, Bryan Mbeumo and Harry Maguire scored goals in the second half to bring the team back, but the 12-11 defeat in the penalty shootout shattered all hopes.
Mbeumo missed the decisive penalty, and United’s journey ended here. This is the first time that the club have lost to a fourth-tier team in the Carabao Cup. Last season’s 15th position and this time not getting a single win in three matches is already disappointing, and now the pressure on Amorim is skyrocketing.
Amorim’s words and uncertain future
Ahead of the next game against Burnley, Ruben Amorim told the media that circumstances force him to think differently after every defeat. He also admitted that sometimes he feels that he should leave the club, and sometimes he feels that he should stay here for 20 years. Amorim admitted that he needs to improve his thinking.
Ruben Amorim does not exude confidence as Manchester United prepare to face Burnley.
Amorim under fire after United’s Carabao Cup collapse
He also adopted a two-pronged approach towards his players, sometimes saying that he dislikes them and sometimes saying that he likes them very much. This statement clearly shows that the manager’s mental state is not stable, and the constant pressure is dominating him.
“Sometimes I want to quit, sometimes I want to be here 20 years. I need to improve on that”. Every time we have one defeat like that, I am going to be like that. Sometimes I am going to say I hate my players, sometimes I am going to say I love my players”.
Questions are already being raised in the dressing room that his strategies are not suiting the players. The ownership may be supporting him right now, but if the results remain like this, the situation can change at any time. There is a strong discussion in the media that Amorim’s United journey will not last long. Meanwhile, Manchester United are keen to land Atletico Madrid star before the summer window ends.
A supporter’s opinion and expectations against Burnley
Amorim’s words clearly show that he is going through an emotional turmoil, and defeat shakes him to the core. His statement shows that he wants to stabilise himself, but the results have spoiled everything. Now a win against Burnley will not only be three points for United, but will also prove to be a mental lifesaver.
It can restore confidence to the team and can save Amorim’s position, even if only for a few days. As far as formation is concerned, 3-4-2-1 does not seem to be working at the moment. Amorim should adopt 4-2-3-1, as it will give real freedom to Bruno Fernandes in the middle, Mbeumo will get a chance to play freely on the wing, and Sesko can get better support as a striker. Only such changes will give the team a chance to breathe and can make the Burnley match a true turning point, which is much needed at this point in time. Meanwhile, in other news, Shambolic Manchester United star singled out following Carabao Cup horror show.