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Andre Onana Confirmed as Starting Goalkeeper for Manchester United's Decisive Europa League Match

Manager Ruben Amorim announces Onana's return for the second leg against Lyon, as United fight to salvage their season and secure Champions League qualification.

Soccer Football - Europa League - Manchester United Training - Trafford Training Centre, Carrington, Britain - April 16, 2025 Manchester United's Andre Onana during training Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff
Andre Onana's (right) future at Man Utd is on the line
Andre Onana will be back in goal for Manchester United against Lyon

Overview

  • Andre Onana will start in goal for Manchester United in the Europa League quarterfinal second leg against Lyon, manager Ruben Amorim confirmed in his pre-match press conference.
  • Onana was dropped for the Newcastle defeat after errors in the first leg against Lyon, which ended in a 2-2 draw, to allow him time to recover mentally.
  • Manchester United are currently 14th in the Premier League with six matches remaining, making Europa League success their only viable route to next season's Champions League.
  • Former United midfielder Nemanja Matic criticized Onana after the first leg, calling him one of the worst goalkeepers in the club's history, adding to the scrutiny on his performances.
  • Off-field challenges, including a robbery involving Onana's wife, have compounded the pressure on the goalkeeper during a turbulent season for both him and the club.