April 30th 2024.
Manchester United's goalkeeper Andre Onana has been having a tough time in his first season at Old Trafford. His former teammate Ryan Babel believes that a Manchester United defender is to blame for making him look bad. Babel, who played with Onana at Ajax, thinks that United's defense is partly responsible for the struggles of their goalkeeper.
This season has been a disappointment for Manchester United, with less than half of their league games resulting in wins. They currently sit 13 points outside of the Champions League places and a whopping 26 points behind league leaders Arsenal with only four games remaining. Onana has received criticism for some costly mistakes, but Babel believes that the defense in front of him is not helping his cause.
Babel, a former star for the Netherlands, is confident in Onana's abilities, having played alongside him at Ajax and seeing him continue to excel at Inter. However, since joining Manchester United, things haven't gone as expected for Onana. Babel believes that the fans, who have been waiting for success for so long, are growing impatient and expect immediate results from new signings.
Babel explains that Onana is under a lot of pressure at Manchester United, but the mistakes he has made are not solely his fault. He points out that at Ajax, Onana had a strong back four in front of him who were all excellent with the ball at their feet. However, at United, he is playing with defenders who are not as confident on the ball, which puts Onana in a difficult position.
The former Ajax star also mentions the absence of Frenkie de Jong, who was a crucial player in front of the defense at Ajax. Babel believes that Onana's former team had a strong and cohesive unit, which made him look even better as a goalkeeper. However, at Manchester United, the lack of chemistry and cohesion among the players has made Onana's job much more challenging.
Babel acknowledges that some of the mistakes made by Onana are his own fault, but he believes that the overall dysfunction within the team is also a contributing factor. He points out that Onana has not been himself since joining Manchester United, but he knows that he is a talented goalkeeper and hopes that he will be able to show it next season.
In their most recent game against Burnley, Onana conceded a penalty, adding to the disappointment of Manchester United's 1-1 draw. The team has little left to play for in the Premier League, but they do have the FA Cup final against Manchester City one week after the final day. Fans can only hope that the team will be able to turn things around and end the season on a high note.
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