On August 27, 2025, Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim unleashed a scathing post-match interview following a humiliating penalty shootout loss to fourth-tier Grimsby Town in the Carabao Cup, igniting panic among fans. The 2-2 draw, sealed by misses from Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, marked United’s lowest moment, with Amorim fuming, “Something has to change,” hinting at deep squad issues, per web:7. His outburst, reported by The Athletic, has fans on X fearing a season collapse, with #AmorimOut trending.

Amorim, 40, who joined from Sporting CP in November 2024, vented frustration at United’s lack of intensity, stating, “The players spoke really loud about what they want,” per web:4. The defeat, one of United’s worst, saw fans boo goalkeeper André Onana, per web:1, and Amorim’s absence during penalties fueled criticism, with @MUFCFan22 tweeting, “He’s lost the plot!” United’s dismal start—only one point from two Premier League games—intensifies concerns, per web:17.

The Portuguese manager’s comments suggest a fractured dressing room, with sources noting his frustration echoes February 2025 thoughts of resigning, per web:3. Despite £128.5 million spent on Mbeumo and Cunha, per web:9, United’s 15th-place finish last season looms large. Fans on X, like @RedDevils88, posted, “Amorim’s fuming—players don’t care!” while @FootySkeptic warned, “He’s on the brink.”

Amorim’s contract runs to 2027, but his post-match hint at “talks over my future” during the international break, per web:3, alarms supporters. The Grimsby loss, against a rotated League Two side, exposed United’s vulnerabilities, with Amorim admitting, “The best team won,” per web:4. Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s support, per web:2, may waver if results don’t improve against Burnley on August 30, per web:17.

As United face a pivotal moment, Amorim’s rage and cryptic remarks have fans dreading a deeper crisis. Is this a wake-up call or the beginning of the end? With Old Trafford on edge, the football world awaits answers.