Andre Onana faced heavy criticism following a shaky performance at Old Trafford, where he played a pivotal role in Manchester United’s defeat to Galatasaray. His errant pass led to a critical red card for Casemiro, and although a subsequent penalty was missed, Galatasaray secured victory with an 81st-minute goal, sealing United’s second consecutive Champions League loss.
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In the aftermath of the defeat, several United players faced intense scrutiny for their performances, with Onana bearing a significant share of the pressure due to his challenging start at Old Trafford.
However, despite the criticism, Onana enjoys unwavering support from his manager, Erik ten Hag. Speaking in a post-match interview, Ten Hag expressed his confidence in the entire goalkeeping group, particularly highlighting Andre’s potential.
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Ten Hag stated, “We are happy with our goalkeeping group – definitely with Andre. And Andre, come on, he was in one Champions League semi-final, he was in last season’s final, so he has the capabilities to be one of the best goalkeepers in the world. He has showed that, and he will do.”
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The manager also commended Onana’s remarkable capabilities, both in terms of his on-field performance and his resilience in the face of mistakes. He emphasized his belief that Onana would bounce back and continue to demonstrate his world-class potential in the upcoming games.
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Despite the recent challenges, Ten Hag’s unwavering support serves as a vote of confidence in Onana’s abilities and suggests that the goalkeeper is poised to overcome the current difficulties and fulfill his potential as one of the best in the world.