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Ruben Amorim gives update on his goalkeeper choice against Lyon
Manchester United fans have been left wondering if André Onana will reclaim his spot in goal for the crucial second leg of their Europa League tie against Lyon.
The Cameroonian shot-stopper was noticeably absent from the starting lineup in United’s recent Premier League clash against Newcastle United — marking the first time he was benched in the league under new manager Ruben Amorim.
The decision sparked curiosity, especially since Amorim didn’t offer a direct explanation for dropping his first-choice keeper.
However, following the match, Amorim shed some light on the situation, hinting that Onana’s performance in the first-leg defeat to Lyon in the Europa League may have influenced the call.
“Sometimes, you have to push the player to play again; sometimes, you have to let him disconnect a little bit,” Amorim explained. “Tomorrow, André will be in training to prepare for the next one, so I felt that it was a good time for André to disconnect.”
When asked whether Onana would return for the high-stakes rematch against Lyon, Amorim remained noncommittal:
“Onana vs Lyon? You guys have to wait, I’m going to choose the best starting XI for the next one.”
With a spot in the Europa League semi-finals on the line, Manchester United fans are hopeful Amorim picks a lineup capable of overturning the deficit and keeping their European dreams alive — whether that includes Onana between the sticks or not.