Former Manchester United striker gives Andre Onana theory for recent struggles

Dwight Yorke believes the speed and intensity of the Premier League has caused Andre Onana problems early on his his Manchester United career.

The goalkeeper shouldered the blame for United’s 4-3 loss to Bayern Munich following his calamitous mistake that led to the home side’s opener. Onana himself admitted he has not got off to the best start at United.

"I have a lot to prove because, to be honest, my start at Man United is not so good. It was me who let the team down,” he said on Wednesday. Onana has kept just one clean sheet in six matches and has shipped 14 goals in that time.

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United’s injury-hit defence has hampered Erik ten Hag with Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Raphael Varane, Harry Maguire Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malaica all suffering knocks. However, Yorke says there is a risk that if Onana is not in top gear more poor showings could follow.

He told OLBG: “Man United have brought in a 'keeper who wants to start the attacks and is more aggressive in trying to dominate teams with possession.

“We know the Premier League has a higher intensity, balls will be coming into the box more regularly than in the Italian league where the players play at a slower pace. People have asked me why have I been so critical of Onana, I'm an individual who sees it as it is, it doesn't matter to me who or what you are.

"I will give Onana the benefit of the doubt, but the Premier League is different, you will get found out by playing in a high-profile team at a high-profile position. If Onana is not at the top of his game, he will get found out again."