Manchester United’s hopes in the Europa League suffered a major setback after a 2-2 draw with Lyon, a result that has intensified scrutiny on André Onana. The Cameroonian goalkeeper was directly involved in both goals conceded—failing to deal with a routine free-kick and allowing a late equalizer—sparking fresh concerns about his dependability in goal.

One of United’s most respected former players didn’t hold back in his post-match reaction, launching a brutal verbal attack. He made it clear Onana would never have a place in his team, criticizing the keeper’s inability to follow simple tactical instructions. His assessment was harsh and final, declaring Onana as a player who lacked both discipline and motivation. He went further, pointing a finger at ex-manager Erik ten Hag for signing him, and demanded that Onana never wear the United shirt again.

Since joining United in a £45 million deal from Inter Milan in July 2023, Onana’s time at Old Trafford has been anything but smooth. His error count has become a glaring issue—nine mistakes directly resulting in goals, more than any other goalkeeper in the Premier League during that period. It’s a damning statistic that has only intensified fan unrest.

Current manager Ruben Amorim, however, has attempted to shield his player from the backlash. In a bid to maintain unity within the squad, he defended Onana by pointing out that errors are part of the game, and called for the team to focus on regrouping for the second leg against Lyon. But for many supporters and club veterans, these words offer little reassurance.

Frustration is mounting. Supporters are fed up with repeated mistakes that cost the team vital points. The former legend’s angry remarks reflect the larger discontent among fans who want a stronger, more reliable presence in goal. The spotlight now shines even brighter on Onana, and unless he can quickly reverse his form, his position as first-choice goalkeeper could soon be under serious threat.

The club is already being linked once again with Japanese keeper Zion Suzuki, indicating that they might be exploring future alternatives or at least preparing serious competition for the No.1 role. Whether this is part of a long-term strategy or simply a response to growing fan pressure remains to be seen, but one thing is clear—André Onana is running out of time to prove he’s up to the job at Manchester United.