The reason why Andre Onana is not in the squad for Man United against West Ham | OneFootball

Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana has been rested for the Premier League showdown against West Ham United, with manager Ruben Amorim opting to preserve the shot-stopper for upcoming crucial fixtures.

Onana, who was part of the traveling squad for last week’s 4-3 defeat against Brentford but did not feature, will also miss United’s penultimate home match of the season, according to Manchester Evening News.

The 29-year-old Cameroonian goalkeeper is being carefully managed as United prepare for their Europa League final against Tottenham Hotspur on May 21.

Amorim has made it clear that Onana is his preferred choice for the final, and resting him now is seen as a move to keep the goalkeeper fit and fresh.

Despite his absence in the league, Onana is expected to feature in United’s final Premier League game of the season against Chelsea next Friday, as per the report.

The fixture at Stamford Bridge will serve as a crucial warm-up before the Europa League showdown, allowing him to regain match sharpness without risking fatigue or injury.

With Onana rested, Turkish goalkeeper Altay Bayindir is set to make a start.

Although Bayindir has conceded eight goals in just two league appearances, Amorim remains confident in his ability to perform.

Third-choice goalkeeper Tom Heaton will be on the bench once again.

Man United boss Amorim is being cautious

Goalkeeper Andre Onana is out for Man United against West Ham. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

As United inch closer to their Europa League clash with Tottenham, Amorim’s management of squad fitness and match preparation could be crucial.

Securing a European trophy would mark a significant achievement for the club and potentially set the tone for next season’s ambitions.

With just ten days remaining in the Europa League final against Spurs in Bilbao, Spain, the decision that Amorim makes now could have a huge effect on the biggest match of the season for us.

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