Former Manchester United midfielder, Nemanja Matic, has made a bold statement about the club’s current goalkeeper, Andre Onana. Matic referred to Onana as “one of the worst goalkeepers” in Manchester United’s history, following Onana’s recent comments about Manchester United being “way better” than Lyon ahead of their Europa League quarter-final.
Manchester United is having a tough season in the Premier League, sitting in 13th place. However, they are still unbeaten in Europe. Onana expressed confidence ahead of the Europa League match against Lyon, despite the team’s struggles domestically. He claimed that even though the match wouldn’t be easy, Manchester United were the superior side.
Matic, however, did not agree with Onana’s remarks. He responded sharply, saying, “If you are one of the worst goalkeepers in Man United’s history, you need to be careful with what you say.”
He pointed out that if such comments had come from Manchester United legends like David de Gea, Peter Schmeichel, or Edwin van der Sar, they would have been taken seriously. But, according to Matic, Onana needs to prove himself first before making bold statements.
Onana, who joined Manchester United from Inter Milan in the summer of 2023, has faced growing criticism for his performances. Fans and pundits have questioned his form and consistency, making this clash with Lyon even more important for the goalkeeper and the team.
As the Europa League match approaches, tensions are rising within the Manchester United camp, and all eyes will be on Onana to see if he can prove his worth.
