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“Just a Misunderstanding” – Ruben Amorim Clears the Air on Onana-Matic Exchange Ahead of Europa Clash
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has addressed the brewing tension between Andre Onana and Lyon midfielder Nemanja Matic, stemming from recent media quotes ahead of their Europa League quarter-final first leg. The manager insists that the situation has been blown out of proportion.
Speaking to the press, Amorim clarified:
“If you see the full quote from Andre Onana, it’s actually quite different. His first sentence was, ‘Lyon is a very, very good team.’ Sometimes players don’t hear the full context—it’s just a misunderstanding. I know Matic as well, he’s a great guy. Tomorrow will be a normal game.”
No Disrespect Intended
Onana’s original comments, which appeared to take a jab at Lyon, sparked a response from Matic. However, Amorim was quick to defend his goalkeeper, emphasizing that Onana’s words were intended to show belief in his teammates, not to disrespect the opposition.
“It’s tough when things get taken out of context. If you read the full quote, there’s no disrespect—only respect, and a desire to show confidence in our team. Everyone has been critical of Manchester United this season. Someone has to stand up and show belief. I think Matic may have heard just part of the story,” Amorim added.
Focus Shifts to the Pitch
With emotions high and narratives swirling, Amorim is clearly eager to shift the spotlight back to football and away from the headlines.
As the two teams prepare to face off, all eyes will now be on how this off-field tension translates on the pitch—if at all.
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