Onana singlehandedly dashed Man United's hopes, leaving fans distraught

Jafar224

Manchester United goalkeeper Onana once again became the focus of the match. Despite recovering from a slump, he contributed to fatal errors in the crucial Champions League away game against Galatasaray. Onana directly conceded two goals, leaving United with theoretical chances in the group. He faced fierce criticism from fans.

Before the crucial away game against Galatasaray, Manchester United knew they had to win, not even accepting a draw, to control their fate in advancing. The game started well for United, leading 2-0 in a dream start. However, unexpectedly, Onana made consecutive mistakes, failing to command the defensive line during set pieces and scoring an own goal, turning the score from 2-0 to the final 3-3.

This wasn't the first time Onana committed such errors. Data shows that in five Champions League group stage matches with Manchester United, he made significant mistakes in four, resulting in the team losing 8 points. In other words, without Onana's mistakes, United would have already advanced from the group stage along with Bayern. Now, with the draw against Galatasaray, their only chance is to win against Bayern at home and hope for a draw between Galatasaray and Copenhagen in the final round. Failure to meet any of these conditions will result in United's elimination from the Champions League group stage.

After previous outrageous mistakes, Onana would bravely accept interviews, but this time, he dared not come out to apologize. Perhaps he knows that mere interviews won't win back fans' forgiveness. United fans are fed up, with many urging Onana to leave, as they see him unfit as the goalkeeper who can help the team win championships. Some even express nostalgia for former goalkeeper De Gea, calling for his return.

Onana's future at Manchester United is now uncertain. Hopefully, he can soon emerge from this shadow and return to normal performances.

Kapil334

Onana is indeed too inconsistent, performing exceptionally in one match and poorly in the next. I think Manchester United should consider giving the substitute goalkeeper a chance. If this continues, United might waste numerous points due to his erratic performances. Instead of persisting with a goalkeeper who makes constant mistakes, it would be wiser to use a technically proficient European goalkeeper.

Shri333

This Onana situation is really... Is he a spy sent by the enemy, or is it genuinely accidental, or perhaps just nervousness causing it... It's just too frequent, isn't it?

Ritu77

Onana's highlight reel of mistakes in this half-season surpasses De Gea's over many years...

Iti9

This really can't continue. His performance has deviated. Manchester United, find a solution quickly.

Kahn332

Onana still has a lot of strength. As the starting goalkeeper last season, he led Inter Milan to the Champions League final, making a significant contribution. Without Onana, Inter Milan might have been eliminated earlier. So, there's no doubt about Onana's abilities. However, it's perplexing why he seems to make mistakes frequently at Manchester United. Perhaps the pressure and scrutiny at Manchester United are much greater than at Inter Milan. Any shortcomings in performance are heavily criticized by the media, pundits, and fans, which can affect a player's mental state.

Kalkin995

I believe Onana's confidence is not as strong as it was during his time at Inter Milan. His current performance may seem weaker due to this. In the recent match against Galatasaray, Onana indeed made mistakes that cost Manchester United. At the moment, it seems very difficult for Manchester United to advance to the Champions League Round of 16. The post-match comments and criticism will likely increase the psychological pressure on Onana.

However, Onana needs protection and support from the midfield. Any goalkeeper will struggle to withstand opponents' shots without a strong shield from the midfield and central defenders. It's well known that once a goalkeeper concedes a goal, they become a target of criticism, but it's not solely their responsibility. Every time a goalkeeper faces unimpeded shots from opponents, they endure immense mental pressure.

Therefore, I believe Manchester United fans need to support Onana. His abilities have been proven, and love can make a person stronger. I trust that Onana will become the guardian goalkeeper for Manchester United.