What Ruben Amorim said to Andre Onana immediately after leaving him out of Man Utd squad speaks volumes

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🔄 Amorim Explains Onana Omission After Costly Europa League Errors

Andre Onana was left out of Manchester United’s squad for Sunday’s Premier League clash with Newcastle—and manager Ruben Amorim was quick to explain the decision to the under-fire goalkeeper.

Onana’s absence came just days after a tough night in the Europa League, where the Cameroonian made two costly errors in United’s 2-2 quarter-final draw against Lyon. The mistakes sparked renewed criticism of his recent form, despite a relatively strong start to the season.

But rather than a punitive benching, Amorim’s message to Onana was clear: this is a rest, not a demotion.

According to BBC Sport, the Portuguese boss personally told Onana that he needed to “rest and disconnect” from football after Thursday’s high-pressure outing. He also reassured him that his place in the squad remains secure and that he’s still in contention for the decisive second leg at Old Trafford.

With Onana sidelined, Altay Bayındır is expected to make his first Premier League start. Per The Athletic, the Turkish goalkeeper is set to be between the sticks against Newcastle, offering him a rare chance to impress.

Speaking about Onana’s errors, Amorim defended his player, choosing not to single him out:

“When one player makes a mistake, the whole team makes a mistake.
We move forward together. We focus on the next game.”

Amorim emphasized that the coaching staff will review the performance and work with Onana to learn and improve, adding:

“The best thing is to look at the goals and all the actions Andre had in the game.
Then we talk, we train, we prepare. That’s how we help any player.”