Andre Onana – Football Flame

Amorim confirms Onana will get the nod for Lyon clash

16Apr

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Amorim confirms Onana will get the nod for Lyon clash

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MARCH 13: Manchester United's Andre Onana celebrates his side's first goal during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 Round of 16 Second Leg match between Manchester United and Real Sociedad de Futbol at Old Trafford on March 13, 2025 in Manchester, England. Ruben Amorim has confirmed Andre Onana will get the chance to make amends for last week's mistakes as the Manchester United goalkeeper returns to the starting line-up for Thursday's key Europa League quarter-final against Lyon. The 29-year-old was labelled "one of the worst goalkeepers in Manchester United's history" by Nemanja Matic before the first leg as the Lyon midfielder reacted furiously to the stopper saying the Premier League team were "way better" than the French club. Onana did little to quell such talk ...

Onana’s Man Utd Future Unclear After Recent Errors

16Apr

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Onana’s Man Utd Future Unclear After Recent Errors

Andre Onana of Manchester United plays during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest and Manchester United at the City Ground in Nottingham, England, on April 1, 2025. History often has a way of repeating itself at Manchester United. Two years ago, late-season mistakes by David de Gea led Erik ten Hag to re-evaluate the goalkeeper position. Now, as Andre Onana falters under pressure, the same conversation is unfolding at Old Trafford. Decisions Loom for Amorim Ruben Amorim’s decision to drop Onana for the trip to Newcastle suggests growing uncertainty. With Thursday’s Europa League clash against Lyon holding Champions League qualification – and major financial implications – the pressure is intensifying. United insiders are questioning Onana’s long-term future. As reported,...

Onana left out in Man Utd squad against Newcastle united

13Apr

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Onana left out in Man Utd squad against Newcastle united

NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND - APRIL 1: Andre Onana, goalkeeper of Manchester United on the ball during the Premier League match between Nottingham Forest FC and Manchester United FC at City Ground on April 1, 2025 in Nottingham, England. Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim has dropped Andre Onana for their Premier League clash against Newcastle on Sunday, according to reports. ESPN broke the news on Sunday morning that the Cameroon international will be dropped by Amorim after he came in for heavy criticism of his performance against Lyon in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final in midweek. The report claims: ‘Onana did not travel to Tyneside with Ruben Amorim’s squad on Saturday and is set to be replaced at St James’ Park by No.2 Altay Bayindir. ‘A source close to Onana has told ESPN that...

Amorim insists he’s ‘really confident’ in Onana despite two howlers

11Apr

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Amorim insists he’s ‘really confident’ in Onana despite two howlers

DECINES-CHARPIEU, FRANCE - APRIL 10: André Onana of Manchester United fails to hold on to ball leading to a goal for Lyon in final minute of game by Rayan Cherki of Lyon during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 Quarter Final First Leg match between Olympique Lyonnais and Manchester United at OL Stadium on April 10, 2025 in Decines-Charpieu, France. Ruben Amorim threw his support behind Andre Onana after the Manchester United goalkeeper blundered in the Europa League draw with Lyon. Onana was twice at fault as United were held 2-2 in the quarter-finals, conceding an equaliser with the last kick of the game. Onana had been involved in a pre-match spat with Lyon midfielder Nemanja Matic who branded him one of the worst goalkeepers in United’s history. But Amorim backed the Cameroon internati...