Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has launched a blistering attack on goalkeeper André Onana following a series of costly blunders in their tense 3-2 win over Ipswich Town. His post-match remarks have sent shockwaves through the football world, as he openly criticized Onana’s performance and cast serious doubt on his future at the club.
Fuming after the game, Amorim didn’t hold back. He made it clear that Onana would not be his first-choice goalkeeper next season, expressing frustration over his repeated mistakes. The manager was particularly furious about a disastrous mix-up in the fourth minute between Onana and new signing Patrick Dorgu, which led to Ipswich taking the lead. A lack of communication between the two allowed Jaden Philogene-Bidace to pounce on the error and score. Matters worsened when Dorgu saw red in the 43rd minute for a reckless challenge, leaving United to battle with ten men for the rest of the match.
Despite the setback, United managed to turn things around, thanks to an own goal from Sam Morsy and crucial strikes from Matthijs de Ligt and Harry Maguire. However, Onana’s performance overshadowed the team’s resilience, fueling more criticism from fans and pundits. This wasn’t the first time his mistakes had come under scrutiny. Earlier in the season, during a 3-2 loss to Nottingham Forest, he was slammed for letting a routine shot from Morgan Gibbs-White slip past him, sparking outrage among supporters.
The frustration among the fanbase has reached a boiling point, with many calling for Onana to be dropped. Social media has been flooded with demands for his exit, with fans questioning why he continues to start despite his errors. The backlash has only intensified, and Amorim’s latest comments suggest he has lost patience as well.
Initially, the manager had defended Onana after previous mistakes, emphasizing that the team shared responsibility for defensive lapses. However, his tone has now shifted dramatically, indicating that the Cameroonian shot-stopper is on thin ice. Reports suggest United are already scouting replacements, with Porto’s Diogo Costa and AC Milan’s Mike Maignan emerging as potential targets.
As the season progresses, Onana faces mounting pressure to prove himself. His future at Old Trafford is hanging by a thread, and unless he delivers a dramatic turnaround in form, he may find himself heading for the exit sooner rather than later.
