Erik ten Hag: Man Utd’s Andre Onana still a ‘great keeper’

Despite Onana’s disappointing performance in Istanbul, Ten Hag asserted that the team remains solidly behind the goalkeeper. He addressed the absence of player acknowledgment at the final whistle, attributing it to the nature of the game, where mistakes happen, and the team collectively works to cover them.

Looking ahead, Onana may face a call-up to Cameroon’s squad for the Africa Cup of Nations in January, with ongoing discussions between the club and the player regarding his participation. Reports suggest that Onana is concerned about losing his place in the United side during his potential absence.

Ten Hag affirmed that if called, Onana would have to honor the international duty, but discussions are ongoing to find a suitable resolution. The manager expressed the team’s strong belief in Onana’s ability to contribute to their pursuit of trophies.

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In terms of player availability, Marcus Rashford is set to return for United’s upcoming match against Newcastle after serving a suspension. Ten Hag emphasized Rashford’s versatility, noting his ability to play from the right, through the middle, or from the left, providing flexibility in the team’s lineup.