Manchester United Goalkeeper Andre Onana Under the Spotlight

Manchester United's goalkeeper Andre Onana is facing criticism after a series of mistakes, with manager Erik ten Hag expressing his concerns and fans calling for the return of former goalkeeper David de Gea. Despite Onana's impressive form, a recent error against Viktoria Plzen has sparked debate about his position at the club.

Onana has been under scrutiny after making two mistakes in as many games, including an error against Viktoria Plzen that allowed a goal. Ten Hag has acknowledged the errors, but also emphasized that "he doesn't look favourably towards rules being 50-50." This sentiment was echoed by captain Bruno Fernandes, who believes that mistakes are an inevitable part of the game and that Onana's skills and qualities on the ball should not be overlooked. Fernandes likened mistakes to "stepping stones" towards victory, and the team ultimately secured the win thanks to Rasmus Hojlund's late goal.

However, not all fans are convinced by Onana's play, and Luke Littler has taken to Instagram to call for David de Gea's return to Manchester United. De Gea left the club in 2023, but Littler believes that his experience and goalkeeping skills would be an asset to the team. Since joining Manchester United, Onana has been responsible for seven clean sheets in 14 Premier League appearances, a notable statistic that puts him ahead of former goalkeeper David de Gea.

As the debate continues to simmer, Manchester United may find themselves under pressure to make a move, with links to AC Milan's Mike Maignan emerging as a potential replacement. With Onana's performance a key factor in their Premier League campaign, the pressure is mounting on the goalkeeper to regain his confidence and form, and the coming weeks will be crucial in determining his future at Old Trafford.