Manchester United make Andre Onana decision for huge Lyon second leg
Man Utd have issued an update on Andre Onana ahead of the second leg with Lyon.
Andre Onana will start in goal for Manchester United when they face Lyon in the second leg of their Europa League quarter-final tie on Thursday night. The 29-year-old was rested for the weekend defeat to Newcastle after he produced a horror show in their first leg draw against Lyon a week ago.
Onana misread a Thiago Almada free-kick to hand Lyon the lead and parried a late effort, which gifted Rayan Cherki a dramatic equaliser in the final seconds of the match. United had done enough to win the match, but will head into the second leg level with the Ligue 1 side.
The Cameroonian was one of five changes to the starting line up when he was taken out of the firing line for their weekend defeat at Newcastle, but is expected to return in goal when United host Lyon at Old Trafford on Thursday night.
Manchester United issue Andre Onana update
Speaking at his pre-match press conference, Ruben Amorim confirmed Andre Onana will start in goal for Manchester United when they face Lyon in the second leg on Thursday night.
"Onana will play tomorrow,” the head coach stated when asked which goalkeeper would start against Lyon. "I think as a former coach and a player, I try to do things that can help a player in this situation. We talk about managing players physically, but we also have to manage them mentally. Onana is ready. I thought it was a good thing for Altay (Bayindir) to play. This week, my thinking was to put [Andre] Onana to play."
"I am trying to be clear on things and make the valuation. Andre [Onana] is ready to return and to start this game. When I made that decision in the last week, I talked with Andre and that is important for me to explain what I am thinking. I have the conversation [with my coaches] but it is my decision in the end. I think Andre deserves to return to the competition."