Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana was dumped in Sunday’s Premier League match against Newcastle United.
Onana made two errors on Thursday as Reuben Amorim’s side was held in a 2-2 draw by Lyon in the first leg of the Europa League quarterfinals.
Cameroon International has played Manchester United’s Premier League matches every minute since joining the club in 2023, but has not travelled to Tyneside after being removed from the team due to a Super Sunday clash.
He is set to be replaced by Altay Bayindir, who has only played six times up until this season.
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Lyon midfielder Nemanja Matic called goalkeeper Andre Onana “one of the worst in Man UTD history,” so let’s take a look at the statistics to see how he compares to the former Old Trafford keeper.
Sky Sports News understands that Amorim wants Onana to clear his head after a tough time on and off the pitch.
Like his mistakes against Lyon, his wife suffered a traumatic experience when she was a victim of a robbery outside a restaurant in Manchester in March.
It is understood that Onana can be recalled in Game 2 against Lyon at Old Trafford on Thursday.
Onana draws criticism in the war of words with Matic
Onana has come to sought criticism before the first match of the Europa League against Lyon as former United player Nemanja Matic described him as “one of the worst goalkeepers in Man United history.”
The 29-year-old, who prompted Matic’s response, claimed that his side was “better” than his French opponents, found the net on Thiago Armada’s free kick before attacking Rayan Charuki’s path, making it 2-2 in the final moments with Fifth.
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Manchester United head coach Reuben Amorim supported goalkeeper Andre Onana. Andre Onana led two errors he drew 2-2 at Lyon in the first game of the Europa League quarterfinals.
Amorim defended the goalkeeper after the match, telling the players he was “really confident,” but chose to make changes to the Magpie.
Bayindir is currently lining up his Premier League debut.
Türkiye International was featured only in domestic cup games and was a hero in the third round of the FA Cup as Man United defeated Arsenal in a penalty.
United’s third choice goalkeeper Tom Heaton is expected to have a name on the bench.
Onana joined Manchester United from Inter Milan in 2023 for around £47 million, winning the FA Cup in her first season.
