August 5th 2023.
Andre Onana, the Manchester United goalkeeper, was quick to take the blame for Lens' stunning goal from near the halfway line in the Red Devils' pre-season friendly victory at Old Trafford. The Premier League side came from behind to win 3-1, with the goal from Florian Sotoca proving to be the talking point of the match.
"Like I always say, I am responsible for everything, especially when we concede goals," Onana said, after completing a £47m move from Inter Milan last month. "I'm the big man at the back, so I take all the criticism and all the responsibility is on me."
The 27-year-old was pleased with the victory, although he admitted that there are still things to work on in preparation for the new season. "I'm happy for the win. Of course we can always be better. Some things we have to try to fix," he said.
Despite the wonderstrike from Sotoca, United were able to recover and secure the win thanks to goals from Marcus Rashford, Anthony and Casemiro. Onana added: "It was a great game for me and for the guys, some important goals and I'm happy for everything."
Onana is one of three new arrivals at Manchester United, with England midfielder Mason Mount and Denmark striker Rasmus Hojlund also joining Erik ten Hag's squad. United are looking ahead to the new season with optimism, as Onana commented: "I think this year will be great. I am very excited for the coming games. Everybody is working hard and I'm very confident and positive everything will be right if we do the right things."
Onana was also pleased with his debut at Old Trafford, with the cheering from the fans during the warm-up giving him a great welcome. He concluded: "I am so happy for my debut. But the most important thing was the victory. [The cheering from fans during the warm-up] was a great welcome for me. I am happy for the victory, today was important and now we get ready for the coming games."
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