Andre Onana faced severe criticism for his performance in Manchester United's 3-1 loss to Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday, with his continuing errors leaving many Red Devils supporters frustrated. The 25-year-old goalkeeper had a challenging outing at Old Trafford, further damaging his reputation following a series of mistakes in recent weeks.
In the 60th minute, Onana's poor decision-making led directly to Kaoru Mitoma's opening goal. Despite having the opportunity to come off his line and claim a cross from Yankuba Minteh, Onana hesitated and stayed put, allowing Mitoma to convert from close range.
Things worsened for Onana in the 74th minute when he made another blunder. After misjudging a relatively simple Yasin Ayari cross, the goalkeeper fumbled the ball, dropping it straight into the path of Georginio Rutter, who made no mistake in converting it into an open goal. These two errors cost Manchester United dearly, contributing to their heavy defeat.
This latest disappointing performance follows a string of mistakes from Onana. In December, he allowed a shot from Morgan Gibbs-White to slip underneath him during United's 2-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest. Shortly after, his poor distribution directly contributed to Viktoria Plzen's goal in a Champions League match, and he also conceded a bizarre Olimpico goal against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
These mistakes have amplified growing concerns about Onana's form, as Manchester United struggles in the Premier League. The team has managed only two wins from their last nine league matches and now find themselves just 10 points ahead of the relegation zone. Onana's errors are part of a larger issue for the club, which has failed to maintain consistency both defensively and in their overall performances this season.
United fans are now demanding a change, calling for the goalkeeper to be replaced in 2025. With pressure mounting, Onana's future at Old Trafford remains uncertain, and the club will need to address both his individual issues and their broader team problems if they are to recover and regain competitive form.
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