August 19th 2024.
On Friday, Andre Onana proved to be a crucial player for Manchester United as they secured a 1-0 victory over Fulham in their opening match of the 2024-25 Premier League season. However, the United goalkeeper's pre-game comments caught the attention of former Premier League goalkeeper Tim Howard, who expressed his surprise at Onana's "strange confession."
Before the game, Onana had publicly warned United fans that he would be taking more risks this season. This statement left Howard perplexed, as he told NBC Sports, "I'm rarely surprised by things in football, but I was utterly shocked to hear Onana say 'be prepared, I will take a lot more risks this season.'" With United conceding 58 goals last season, Howard emphasized the importance of reducing this number and minimizing mistakes.
While acknowledging Onana's impressive abilities, Howard also pointed out that there were many goals last season that could have been saved. Despite not being convinced by Onana's performance last year, Howard believes that the goalkeeper has the opportunity to prove himself this season.
In response to the questions about his risky approach, Onana confidently stated, "That's just who I am. And you can expect to see more of it this season because I will be taking a lot of risks." He promised that fans should be prepared for an exciting season ahead.
After their win over Fulham, Manchester United will now face Brighton on Saturday. The Seagulls are coming off a brilliant 3-0 win against Everton in their first game of the season and will be full of confidence for their clash against United. Interestingly, Brighton has a new head coach in 31-year-old Fabian Hürzeler, who became the youngest permanent head coach in Premier League history when he was appointed in June.
As the season progresses, fans can expect to see more of Onana's risky style of play and how it will impact Manchester United's performance. With the team back in action on Saturday, all eyes will be on Brighton to see if they can continue their winning streak against United. Stay tuned for more updates and analysis on Manchester United's journey this season.
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