According to a report from the well-known journalist David Ornstein, Manchester United’s goalkeeper Onana has been left out of the squad for today’s away Premier League match against Newcastle.
BBC also confirmed this news, with sources suggesting that this decision is aimed at allowing the player to “rest and relax.” Manchester United has clarified that the change in the goalkeeper position is not a permanent one.
In addition, prominent British media outlets such as The Mail and The Guardian have corroborated this information. Meanwhile, talkSPORT reported that Onana was dropped due to some recent errors.
Since joining Manchester United from Inter Milan in the summer of 2023, Onana has been a constant presence, playing every minute of all 69 Premier League matches. However, manager Amorim has now decided to give him a break for the crucial away game against Newcastle.
In the midweek Europa League match against Lyon, Onana was at fault for both conceded goals, resulting in a 2-2 draw. Prior to the match, he had boldly stated that Manchester United was “much stronger” than Lyon, which sparked a heated exchange with Matic, who labeled Onana as “one of the worst goalkeepers in Manchester United’s history.”
With Onana taking a back seat, Baindler will make his Premier League debut as a starter. It remains uncertain whether Onana will return to the lineup for the second leg against Lyon on Thursday.
