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Onana is a great goalkeeper – Hag defends keeper after loss to Napoli

Erik ten Hag has fervently defended Andre Onana following the goalkeeper’s costly errors in a recent Champions League match.

Onana was in goal when Manchester United faced Galatasaray in their second Group A game at Old Trafford on Tuesday night.

Unfortunately, his mistakes proved detrimental to his team’s chances of securing a favorable outcome, as they missed out on three valuable points.

Andre Onana in action during the UEFA Champions League match between Manchester United and Galatasaray at Old Trafford. Photo by Ash Donelon.
Andre Onana in action during the UEFA Champions League match between Manchester United and Galatasaray at Old Trafford. Photo by Ash Donelon.
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The Mirror reports that the shot-stopper was at fault for Galatasaray’s equaliser, which was scored by Akturkoglu shortly after Rasmus Hojlund had made it 2-1 for the hosts.

Remarkably, Onana played a significant role in Manchester United conceding a penalty in the final minutes of the second half and in Casemiro receiving a red card.

His performance during the match garnered strong reactions from fans, with opposing supporters using social media to ridicule the Cameroonian international.

However, ten Hag has come out to defend Onana in the wake of yet another dreadful performance.

Speaking after the match, the United boss appeared to absolve his goalkeeper of any blame, adding that he would continue to back him.

“I will encourage him and back him. He’s a great goalkeeper. We have to settle down and look forward,” Metro UK quoted ten Hag as saying.

“The mental errors we make, you cannot allow them at this level. You get punished. This is difficult to control,” he added.

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