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Andre Onana is ‘second-best goalkeeper in the Premier League’! Erik ten Hag passionately defends Man Utd No.1 after horrific Champions League error at Galatasaray.
Erik ten Hag, the manager of Manchester United, has expressed unwavering confidence in goalkeeper Andre Onana, considering him the “second-best” in the Premier League.
Ten Hag uses statistics to support this claim, citing Onana’s impressive performance in terms of post-shot xG minus goals allowed, where he ranks second in the Premier League. Onana has also kept the most clean sheets this season, with five to his name.
Despite facing criticism for some costly errors in both the Premier League and Champions League, Onana has shown resilience. Ten Hag acknowledged that the goalkeeper has made mistakes in the Champions League but believes he has performed well overall in the first five months of the season. The manager praised Onana’s strong character and personality, noting his outstanding reaction after a poor performance against Burnley.
Onana’s performance in the Champions League drew attention, particularly in the 3-3 draw against Galatasaray, where he made mistakes that led to goals. As Manchester United face Newcastle in their upcoming fixture, Onana will be eager to bounce back and silence critics, potentially securing his spot in the Africa Cup of Nations in January.