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Manchester United conceded two goals from set pieces against Aston Villa in the first half before the team pulled off a remarkable comeback in the second 45 minutes to take all three points.
Andre Onana was guilty of the first, with the goalkeeper pinned on the line as John McGinn’s free-kick effort evaded everyone in the area and went in.
The Cameroonian has not enjoyed the best start to life as a United player since his summer transfer from Serie A giants Inter Milan.
Onana’s difficult beginning
Erik ten Hag chose the 27-year-old to replace David de Gea as he had previously worked with the goalkeeper during his time at Ajax and his skillset, including his superior passing ability, was in sync with the club’s vision. coach.
However, the Cameroonian international’s arrest has let the club down on numerous occasions and there have been calls to abandon the current number one.
United had signed Altay Bayindir in the summer as a substitute and Onana himself is said to be impressed with the Turk and feels the former Fenerbahce player has the skills to usurp him from his position.
United’s number one has been called up by his national team for the next African Cup of Nations that will begin on January 13 in Ivory Coast.
He is expected to miss six games, but according to ESPN, the African star will ask his country’s FA to try to reduce his participation in the tournament.
Onana wants to play in the FA Cup tie against Wigan on January 8, while his country will take part in a friendly against Zambia on January 9 as part of the preparation for the continental trophy.
Onana wants to reduce its participation
“André Onana is in talks with the Cameroon Federation in a bid to delay his release for the African Cup of Nations (AFCON), a source told ESPN.
“Onana, a £43m summer signing from Internazionale, has indicated he will take part but, according to a source, wants to limit his time away from Old Trafford as much as possible.
“Cameroon will hold a preparation camp in Saudi Arabia, where they will play a friendly against Zambia on January 9. However, Onana is keen to be available for United’s FA Cup third round match against Wigan Athletic at the DW Stadium on January 8.”
Onana is aware that Bayindir can become a hero in the upcoming matches against Tottenham Hotspur and could face an uphill fight to regain his place once he returns from the Ivory Coast.
United also have Tom Heaton in their ranks and it will be interesting to see what ultimately happens and who Ten Hag choose to replace Onana.
