Andre Onana reflects on his below par form for Manchester United | OneFootball

Manchester United’s dire run during the business end of the season has ended their hopes of securing Champions League football for next season.

Further, the way Newcastle and Chelsea have picked up their respective forms, Man United may end the season without any European football for the 2024/25 campaign.

This has naturally brought Erik ten Hag under the spotlight, with many raising questions about his pedigree to lead the Red Devils. At the same time, many star players have also come under scrutiny for their inconsistent performances.

Andre Onana is one of them, with many doubting the former Inter Milan goalkeeper’s ability to replace long-time servant David de Gea between the sticks from day one.

The Cameroon international has not helped his case by switching off many times in between action, leading to many errors directly leading to goals.

In United’s most recent outing against Burnley, Onana rushed out of his area and fouled Zeki Amdouni, leading to the visitors’ 87th-minute equaliser from the spot.

Reflecting on his performance, Onana told MUTV: “Well, it’s not only this weekend. It’s the whole season, it has been a difficult season for all of us as an individual, and as a group. But, um, we always have to stay positive because I don’t think we lost the place, the place in Europe against Burnley.

“You know, and we all have to take responsibility. I start with myself always. But, uh, it has been a difficult season.”

The former Ajax man went on to add that many factors have played a part in United’s current predicament, including injuries and bad luck. However, he added, “We are Manchester United,” and they cannot talk about such things.

Instead, Onana is keen on staying positive and making amends moving forward. His and United’s next challenge is Crystal Palace on Monday night.

The South London outfit are unbeaten in their last four league games. While the clash would provide Onana to show his quality, the fixture may also hand Ineos figures the opportunity to monitor Michael Olise closely.

The Palace winger has enjoyed a prolific 2023/24 campaign and is reportedly considered one of the main targets of United’s new decision-makers for this summer’s transfer window.

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