Manchester United never stops disappointing. In great difficulty for several seasons now, the residents of Old Trafford did not start this exercise 2025-2026 under the best auspices. After a defeat and a premier draw, the Red Devils were eliminated from the League Cup in the second round.
Opposed to the modest club of Grimsby Town, resident of 4th English division on Wednesday evening, the Mancunians bowed after an incredible session of shots on goals (2-2, 12 tab at 11). A failure which still weakens the position of the Ruben Amorim coach a little more.
Appointed on the Red Devils bench last winter, the Portuguese technician failed to put the club back on good rails. And after this new humiliation, the former Sporting coach finds himself in the eye of the cyclone and a potential dismissal is also mentioned this Thursday in the English press.
Zidane in the shortist
According to the information of FichajesMancunian decision -makers would even seek a replacement for the Lusitanian technician. Two names are already cited by the Spanish media: Zinedine Zidane and Julen Lopetegui, both free from any contract.
The name of the old number 10 of the Blues has often returned from Manchester's side in recent years. But “Zizou” has never been thrilled by the prospect of causing the Red Devils. And it will once again be difficult to convince … Indeed, the tricolor legend should, unless surprised, take over the French team after the 2026 World Cup.
