Andre Onana, Manchester United’s troubled goalkeeper, will be back in the starting lineup for the team’s forthcoming Europa League matchup against Lyon, according to manager Ruben Amorim.
Andre Onana’s poor performance in the first leg against Lyon led to his benching during the Premier League match against Newcastle United.
Tensions between Onana and Lyon midfielder and former United player Nemanja Matic grew in a public confrontation prior to the first-leg match.
Despite Onana’s past setbacks, Amorim made the decision to reinstate him in the starting lineup prior to the Europa League match. Altay Bayindir, who filled in for Onana, also had a rough day, giving up four goals against Newcastle.
During the news conference before the game, Amorim stated, “Onana will play tomorrow.”
“First and foremost, as a coach and former player, I strive to take actions that can assist a player in this circumstance.
“We talk about controlling players’ bodies, but we also need to control their minds.”
One weekend, I thought it would be better for Altay to play and preferable for Onana to stay home.
“I spoke with Andre before to making that decision last weekend. It is crucial that I communicate my thoughts to the player.
As a coach, sometimes my emotions have a greater influence on my choice than what they say. I have the discussion, but in the end, it is up to me.
For the Premier League team looking to overcome the first leg deficit and advance in the tournament, the matchup between Manchester United and Lyon is crucial. Keep in mind that there was a 2-2 draw in the first leg.
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