Manchester United’s goalkeeper, Andre Onana, seems to be encountering a string of misadventures both on and off the pitch. The latest incident involved the 27-year-old shot-stopper dropping his key card as he attempted to get into his car at Manchester Airport, following his team’s Champions League defeat at the hands of Bayern Munich.
Onana’s Recent Blunders
While this key card mishap may have been a minor inconvenience compared to his performance on the field, it still added to the list of recent blunders for Onana. In the recent Champions League match against Bayern Munich, the £47.2 million summer signing from Inter Milan had a night to forget.
With the scoreline at 0-0, Onana made a crucial mistake that gifted Bayern the lead. Leroy Sane cut inside from the right, executed a one-two with Harry Kane, and unleashed a relatively slow shot from 20 yards. Instead of making a routine save, Onana somehow let the ball slip through his grasp and into the net. The match ended in a 4-3 defeat for Manchester United.
Despite the calamity on the pitch, Onana took full responsibility for the loss and faced the media bravely. Fans praised his willingness to acknowledge his mistake and confront the situation head-on.
In his post-match remarks, the goalkeeper admitted his role in the defeat, saying, “It’s difficult to lose this way because, in the beginning, we started very good. After my mistake, we lost control of the game. We didn’t win today because of me.”
Onana’s Redemption Quest
When asked about the need to prove himself to United fans, Onana acknowledged the challenge ahead, stating, “Of course, I have a lot to prove because, to be honest, my start has not been good. Today was one of my worst games, and it’s difficult because we have big ambition, and it was a big opportunity for us to bounce back. It’s tough, but we have to be together, and to learn from our mistakes is the only thing to do.”
Both Onana and Manchester United supporters are hoping for a bounce-back performance in the upcoming match against Burnley, as they aim to put behind them a series of setbacks, both on and off the pitch.
The Red Devils will be looking to end a run of three straight defeats at Turf Moor, and Onana’s redemption could play a pivotal role in their quest for success.
In the backdrop of these events, Sun Sport has exclusively revealed ongoing turmoil within the squad regarding the treatment of former keeper David De Gea.
