Andre Onana’s position as Manchester United’s first-choice goalkeeper is under threat following a difficult performance in the Europa League. Reports suggest Ruben Amorim may bench the Cameroonian shot-stopper for Sunday’s Premier League clash with Newcastle at St James’ Park.
Onana made two critical mistakes in United’s 2-2 draw against Lyon during the quarter-final first leg, directly contributing to both of the French side’s goals. Despite publicly supporting his goalkeeper after the game, Amorim is reportedly considering a change, with Altay Bayindir now on standby.
The head coach initially dismissed concerns, stating they would “continue to do the same things,” and downplayed any tensions between Onana and teammate Nemanja Matic as unrelated to the performance. However, behind the scenes, Amorim is expected to shake up his lineup for the Newcastle match, and Onana’s recent errors may be too costly to ignore.
Paul Scholes has added to the conversation, suggesting that Manchester United should evaluate the possibility of signing a new goalkeeper in the summer. He acknowledged Onana’s previous success with Inter Milan but expressed doubts over his current form and distribution, which were supposed to be his strengths.
Still, financial constraints could play a role in United’s decisions going forward. With a tight budget, Amorim must weigh whether investing in a new keeper is worth the potential cost.
As fans await the lineup for the crucial match against Eddie Howe’s side, all eyes will be on the goalkeeper position and whether a change signals a longer-term shift in United’s strategy.