Andre Onana and Harry Maguire have been subject to brutal and unpleasant criticism from both Manchester United fans and several individuals alike.
Harry Maguire was stripped of his role by manager Erik ten Hag, losing his role to teammate Bruno Fernandes on July 20, 2023, for his lacklustre form and mistakes, and to make matters worse for the forward, the scoring of his own goals, one in 2020 against Everton and the second in 2022 against Tottenham Hotspur.
West Ham United had a bid for him accepted but the 30-year-old opted to remain at Old Trafford, having slipped to fifth-choice central defender behind left-back Luke Shaw.
Consequently, he expressed his discontent with playtime at Manchester United. During an interview with SkySports, he said “I’m not going to sit at Manchester United and play once a month”.
Andre Onana, on the other hand, impressed Manchester United and gained their admiration because of his impressive performances for Inter Milan and Ajax, where he worked with Erik ten Hag, the current United manager.
Known for his agility and penalty-saving skills, United made a move for him to replace David Gea, who was on his way out as a free agent in the summer.
He helped Inter Milan win the Serie A title in 2022 and Ajax reach the Champions League semi-finals in 2019.
However, his performance since joining Manchester United has been nothing but disappointment, subjecting him to several criticisms by fans, pundits, and even his own manager for his lack of confidence and concentration.
However, last night, October 25, 2023, was a night to silence his ‘haters’ and glorify his team.
While Maguire scored United’s winning goal, Andre Onana on the other hand, saved a penalty against Copenhagen in the Champions League, which secured a vital win for United.