A shocking news:Onana dropped from man utd squad to face Newcastle…
In a surprising move, Manchester United goalkeeper André Onana has been dropped from the squad for today’s Premier League clash against Newcastle United. The decision follows a series of high-profile errors, including two costly mistakes in the recent 2-2 Europa League draw with Lyon. Onana’s misjudgment of a free-kick and mishandling of a late shot contributed directly to both of Lyon’s goals, leading to increased scrutiny of his performances .
Manager Ruben Amorim has opted to rest Onana, granting him time to “disconnect” and recover from recent challenges. In his absence, Turkish goalkeeper Altay Bayindir is set to make his Premier League debut for United. Bayindir, who joined the club from Fenerbahçe in 2023, has previously featured in cup and Europa League matches but has yet to appear in the league .
This decision comes amid a turbulent period for Onana, who has faced personal challenges, including a violent robbery involving his wife. Additionally, he has been involved in a public spat with former United midfielder Nemanja Matic, who criticized his performances . Despite these setbacks, Amorim has publicly backed Onana, acknowledging that he himself has made more mistakes than the goalkeeper this season .
As United prepares for the crucial Europa League quarter-final second leg against Lyon at Old Trafford next Thursday, Onana is expected to return to the starting lineup. However, his future at the club may be uncertain, with reports suggesting that United are scouting potential replacements, including Parma’s Zion Suzuki .
