December 29th 2024.
Ruben Amorim, the manager of Manchester United, has been facing some challenges with one of his key players. The player in question is Andre Onana, who has been urged to consider leaving the club next summer if he does not improve his performance under Amorim's guidance. Onana was brought in by Erik ten Hag from Inter Milan in 2023 as a long-term replacement for the aging David de Gea. However, since then, he has had a mix of good and bad moments at Old Trafford. While he has made some impressive reflex saves, he has also been prone to making mistakes from time to time.
Just recently, Onana's position in the team came under scrutiny once again when he conceded a goal straight from a corner against Wolves, leading to United's third consecutive defeat. With reports now emerging that the club may be looking to sign another goalkeeper to compete with Onana, former United goalkeeper Massimo Taibi has advised the Cameroonian to think about his future at the club. Having experienced a difficult spell at Old Trafford himself, Taibi believes that Onana may not be suited to the English game and could benefit from a move elsewhere.
Taibi, who only made four appearances for United before leaving after one season, stated that he would be frank with Onana and tell him that although he is one of the best goalkeepers in Europe, he is currently underperforming in the Premier League. He suggested that Onana should block out criticism, reflect on his performance, and make a fresh start. However, if things do not change by June, Taibi believes it would be best for Onana to move on to a new club.
When asked about his reasons for thinking that Onana may not be suited to the Premier League, Taibi explained that the goalkeeper may not be able to showcase his skills in the English game. He also mentioned that Onana's style of play may only be suitable for the Premier League in terms of his ball-playing abilities and structure.
While some others, including former Premier League striker Chris Sutton, have also criticized Onana, Amorim has chosen to defend his player. After their loss to Wolves on Boxing Day, Amorim stated that Onana was unable to reach the ball and that some of the opponents were not even looking at the ball. However, the manager did not want to dwell on that and instead focused on the positive aspects of their performance, despite playing with 10 men.
In conclusion, it seems that Onana's future at Manchester United is uncertain. While he may have some supporters like Amorim, others believe that he may be better off at a different club. Only time will tell what will happen, but for now, Onana will have to work on improving his form to secure his place in the team.
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