In a surprising turn of events, Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has dropped first-choice goalkeeper André Onana from the squad set to face Newcastle United this weekend.
The decision comes amid growing scrutiny over Onana’s recent performances, with a string of high-profile errors in both domestic and European competitions putting the Cameroonian shot-stopper under the spotlight. While the club has yet to release an official statement explaining the omission, sources close to the team suggest it could be a combination of tactical reshuffling and a potential fitness concern.
Onana, who joined United from Inter Milan last summer, has faced a turbulent debut season at Old Trafford. Despite his reputation as a ball-playing goalkeeper, his transition to the Premier League has been anything but smooth, with fans and pundits divided over his reliability between the posts.
In his absence, second-choice goalkeeper Altay Bayındır or seasoned backup Tom Heaton is expected to start, with Ten Hag likely to address the decision in his pre-match press conference.
Manchester United, currently fighting to secure a top-four finish, will look to bounce back from recent setbacks with a solid performance against an in-form Newcastle side. Whether Onana’s exclusion is a short-term decision or the beginning of a deeper shake-up remains to be seen.
Stay tuned for further updates as the story develops.
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