Andre Onana (29, Manchester United) was completely excluded from the match against Newcastle United.

The British publication 'The Athletic' reported on the 13th (Korean time) that "Andre Onana cannot participate in the match between Manchester United and Newcastle United on the 14th. He has been excluded from the roster."

Onana has continued to play full-time in 69 consecutive Premier League matches since transferring from Inter Milan in the summer of 2023, but has been given a break for this away game at St. James' Park due to the decision of coach Ruben Amorim.

This decision is interpreted not merely as a matter of managing physical fitness, but as a reflection of the recent controversies and internal dynamics surrounding him. The British publication 'The Sun' quoted sources within Manchester United stating, "Some players believe Onana ruined the game with his errors after making comments that belittled Lyon. There is an opinion that now Altai Bayındır should be given the opportunity. "

Onana was involved in two goals during the first leg of the quarterfinals in the UEFA Europa League against Lyon, allowing a free kick from Thiago Almada and failing to properly handle a shot from Corentin Tolisso just before the end of the match, allowing Ryan Cherki to score the equalizer.

In particular, he sparked controversy by saying before the match, "We are much stronger than Lyon," to which Lyon midfielder Nemanja Matic strongly rebutted, calling him "the worst goalkeeper in Manchester United's history."

After the mistakes, Onana faced heavy criticism from fans and experts. Paul Scholes noted that "Onana is probably regretting that he should have kept his mouth shut by now," and he criticized, "The mistake that came in the 95th minute was truly terrible," while former goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel pointed out that "he said something he shouldn't have, and the consequences were harsh."

Amorim expressed disappointment, stating, "There is nothing helpful to say to Onana," and lamented, "We should have at least secured a one-point victory."

As a result of this decision, Bayındır will make his Premier League debut in the match against Newcastle, while Onana is likely to return for the second leg against Lyon at Old Trafford on Thursday.

Meanwhile, Onana is facing the biggest crisis of his career due to this incident, and there are analyses indicating that trust in him is wavering within Manchester United. With the team urgently needing to shift the atmosphere, attention is focused on Onana's future.

Currently, Manchester United is ranked 13th in the Premier League, and there is an urgent need for a rebound to restore pride as a strong team and to rise to the upper ranks.

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