January 17th 2025.
As the season progresses, Andre Onana's clean sheet count has reached seven out of 38 games. However, according to former Manchester City and England goalkeeper Joe Hart, the blame cannot be solely placed on Onana for his team's performance. In fact, Hart believes that both his Manchester United teammates and their coach Ruben Amorim have failed to support Onana, and even bringing in a new goalkeeper will not solve their issues.
Hart sympathizes with Onana, who has been under immense pressure since joining United from Ajax for a hefty sum of £43.8 million. In his first season, Onana struggled and made several mistakes, but this season, he has shown improvement and has often made crucial saves to keep his team in the game. In their most recent match against Southampton, he once again proved his worth as United came from behind to secure a 3-1 victory. However, there have been speculations about Onana's future under the new head coach Amorim.
One of the main reasons Onana was brought to United was for his ball-playing abilities and passing skills, which were highly praised during his time at Ajax. However, critics have pointed out that he has yet to fully showcase these skills at Old Trafford. Hart comments, "I feel for Andre Onana. He will be questioned, and they will be thinking about what's best for the team moving forward." There have also been rumors that Amorim is looking to replace Onana.
Hart explains that Onana excelled under the Ajax system, which allowed him to have multiple passing options and a clear plan of action. However, at United, Hart observes that Onana's teammates are not making enough effort to support him and create opportunities for him to play out from the back. This lack of energy and support from his teammates has affected Onana's confidence, and it is evident when he has the ball at his feet.
When asked if Onana's teammates have failed him, Hart responds, "I think the whole team, the manager, everyone's failing him." He believes that for a team to successfully play out from the back, it requires all 11 players on the field, along with the coach, to be on the same page. However, at United, Hart sees a disjointed team, which is not playing to their strengths. He emphasizes the importance of Onana having options when he has the ball and states that the possession is constantly being turned over because the team is not playing to their strengths.
Hart acknowledges that bringing in a new goalkeeper may not solve the issue if the team does not work together as a unit to support their goalkeeper's playing style. He believes that playing out from the back is not just about having good passing abilities but also about being part of a cohesive system. The pressure is now on coach Amorim to find a solution and get his team back on track.
In their upcoming game against Brighton, Onana will be hoping to have better chemistry with his teammates and showcase his ball-playing abilities. As a team, United needs to work together and support each other's strengths to turn their season around. And for Onana, he will continue to prove his worth and silence his critics with his performances on the field.
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