Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana is likely to face fresh scrutiny today as his team step up their preparations for the visit to Newcastle tomorrow.
Onana was visibly disappointed in himself on Wednesday night after he was arguably at fault for all three of Galatasaray's goals as United drew in the Champions League. Fortunately for Onana, he does not have long to dwell on the performance as the action keeps coming thick and fast.
Saturday's trip to the North East is huge in the race for the top four with Erik ten Hag no doubt aware of what a victory will mean for his team's confidence. He will face questions from the media where the topic of Onana is likely to be touched upon.
We should also gain a clearer understanding of the players Ten Hag has to choose from this weekend with centre-back Jonny Evans the injured player most likely to be in line for a return. Kobbie Mainoo meanwhile was dropped in Turkey but was introduced in the second half. Some questions at today's press conference may focus on whether the teenager will be recalled to the squad.
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A United official's arm was draped around Onana as they walked through the mixed zone on Wednesday evening.
Onana volunteered to front up in Munich after he flimsily conceded to Sane but not this time. Onana is the fall guy amid the fallout. Unlike in Munich, none of the United players visibly offered Onana a pick-me-up.
“Andre is okay," Ten Hag said. "As I said, it is not about individuals. Of course, individual errors in football can make a difference and you take responsibility for it but it is always about the team."
Ten Hag did not single out Onana and a question about his possible lack of focus was
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