Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana expressed visible frustration as his errors proved costly, causing his team to lose three crucial points in the Champions League.
Manchester United’s aspirations for Champions League advancement were left in jeopardy after twice squandering a two-goal lead, ultimately settling for a 3-3 draw against Galatasaray on Wednesday.
Andre Onana found himself at fault for two of the conceded goals, evident in his visible disappointment as he threw off his gloves and shook his head in disbelief after the final whistle.
Manager Erik ten Hag, while refraining from attributing blame solely to Onana, acknowledged the impact of individual errors in football.
He emphasised that despite taking responsibility for such errors, the focus always remains on the collective effort of the team.
“We scored quickly after each other. It’s about the point when you are 2-0 up and you have to manage the game. It is not so easy when we give free kicks away and we have to defend the free kicks better. Hakim is brilliant; I know that, and he is extraordinary.”
As a result of Wednesday’s outcomes, Manchester United find themselves at the bottom of Group A, heading into the decisive round of fixtures.
To secure a spot in the last 16, the Red Devils must secure a victory against Bayern Munich in their final match, coupled with Copenhagen drawing with Galatasaray in the other group game.
Despite the recent errors, manager Ten Hag is anticipated to maintain faith in Onana for the time being. However, Onana’s position in the team might face increased scrutiny if he continues to make notable mistakes.
Additionally, with the goalkeeper set to embark on international duty with Cameroon for AFCON 2024 in January, this could provide Altay Bayindir with an opportunity to stake his claim for a starting role.