Manchester United: Ruben Amorim issues cryptic explanation for shocking Carabao Cup exit

Red Devils are now winless in the three games they have played this season

Ruben Amorim said that his Manchester United players “spoke really loud” as he issued a cryptic verdict of his side’s shock penalty defeat to Grimsby Town in the Carabao Cup .

United were dumped out of the competition in the second round by the League Two minnows, who had gone in at half-time 2-0 to the good thanks to Charles Vernam and Tyrell Warren’s goals.

Bryan Mbeumo and Harry Maguire stepped off the bench to complete a second-half fightback for the Premier League outfit, but it was the former who would become the villain, as he missed his second spot-kick of the shootout to hand Grimsby a famous win at Blundell Park.

The result leaves United now winless in their three games in all competitions this term, having been beaten 1-0 by Arsenal in their Premier League opener before they were held to a 1-1 draw by Fulham last weekend.

Now, a visibly disappointed Amorim was forced to front up once more after yet another disappointing defeat for his side.

"It was really clear to everybody what happened today," the Portuguese said.

"With all due respect, when you lose to a fourth-division side, it's not the goalkeeper, it's everything. It's the environment. It's going to be massive, every detail. My players spoke for me, really loud.”

The former Sporting Lisbon head coach emphasised at how his players had “spoke” for themselves during their loss in Lincolnshire, but he did not elaborate further on what exactly he meant.

"In the end, it doesn't matter if we recover or not, it's the signs the team gave during the game, the beginning of the game,” he continued.

“I think the best team won, the only team that was on the pitch. The best players lose because one team can win against any group of players, and I think the team and the players spoke really loud today, so that's it. We lost, the best team won.

“ I think it's really clear what they spoke, so let's move on from this day and I think it was clear for everybody what happened today."

"The way we started the game without any intensity, all the idea of the pressure, we were completely lost and that's why I think they spoke really loud."