Talk about a cup shocker! 😱 After Manchester United’s unexpected Carabao Cup exit, all eyes were on Ruben Amorim. But it was Diogo Dalot who stepped forward, offering a candid take on where the blame truly lies. Was it the manager or the players? You won’t believe what he said!

The aftermath of Manchester United’s unexpected elimination from the Carabao Cup has ignited intense scrutiny, with manager Ruben Amorim facing considerable pressure. However, amidst the swirling speculation, Red Devils defender Diogo Dalot has stepped forward to offer a staunch defense of his manager, shifting the focus towards collective player responsibility.

The shocking exit occurred after Manchester United succumbed to Grimsby Town in a penalty shootout, a result that sent ripples of disappointment throughout the club’s fanbase. The lower-league opposition proved resilient, pushing the Premier League giants to their limits.

Late goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha had initially sent the tie into a dramatic shootout. Nevertheless, crucial missed spot kicks from both Mbeumo and Cunha sealed United’s fate, seeing them crash out of the tournament in the second round.

Following the defeat, Amorim openly expressed his profound frustration with his team’s performance, issuing a direct apology to the supporters. “I just want to say sorry to our fans, I have nothing to say anymore about the performance,” Amorim stated, conveying the depth of his disappointment.

The manager further elaborated on the significance of every game for Manchester United, stressing the club’s high standards. He contrasted the performance with the team’s pre-season efforts, highlighting the unacceptable drop in intensity and execution during such a pivotal match.

In a notable move, Diogo Dalot was the sole Manchester United player to engage with the media post-match. When questioned about the manager’s future and the team’s display, Dalot promptly took accountability, emphasizing the players’ role on the pitch.

“It’s our responsibility. We are the ones on the pitch,” Dalot firmly told reporters, unequivocally stating that the burden of the loss lay with the squad. His comments aimed to deflect the sole blame from Amorim, reinforcing a unified front.

During a separate interview with MUTV, Dalot expanded on his views, admitting, “We gave the game to them. We gave them exactly what they wanted: winning duels, second balls, set plays.” He acknowledged the fight shown but insisted it was the bare minimum expected, underscoring that the team’s performance was “clearly not good enough.”

Dalot concluded by stating, “We cannot come here and expect that it is going to be easy because this competition, this club… they fought really hard to deserve to go through. But it shouldn’t be enough to win against us because we should have shown much more.” This frank assessment from Dalot provides critical insight into the team’s internal reflections following their Carabao Cup humiliation.