Former Manchester United star Paul Scholes has criticised goalkeeper Andre Onana after two main errors price the group of their 2-2 draw in opposition to Lyon on Thursday evening.
Onana was at fault for each targets. His largest mistake got here within the ninety fifth minute when he failed to carry on to a shot from Georges Mikautadze. The ball spilled out, and Rayan Cherki reacted shortly to attain the equaliser for Lyon.
Talking on TNT Sports after the match, Scholes stated:
“I believe he was extra at fault for the primary objective. It was an enormous mistake. It was a bit more durable to take care of, however he nonetheless has to do higher.”
Earlier within the recreation, Onana had already gifted Lyon the lead when he misjudged a cross, letting the ball bounce previous him and into the web.
Regardless of the poor outcome, Scholes stated Manchester United are nonetheless in a powerful place forward of the second leg at Outdated Trafford.
“Lyon performed the higher soccer and created extra probabilities. United might be disenchanted, however they’re nonetheless favourites at residence. They only have to enhance,” he added.
The match got here simply days after former United midfielder Nemanja Matic labelled Onana “one of many worst goalkeepers” within the membership’s historical past. Onana had earlier claimed that United had been a greater group than Lyon — a remark that didn’t age properly after Thursday’s efficiency.
Onana, who joined United in 2023 for £47 million, has been below strain attributable to a number of high-profile errors. Stats present he has the worst clear sheet proportion and the second-worst save fee amongst United keepers since 2003–04 (with a minimum of 900 minutes performed).
With United struggling in thirteenth place within the Premier League, Onana’s type continues to be a priority because the group battles to rescue their season.