Brentford’s very first shot on target today went right past Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana, who is off to a very rough start at his new club. As the second half begins at Old Trafford, Brentford lead 1-0 in what is a must win for both sides.
Onana is a huge problem for manager Erik ten Hag and his side, but he’s far from the only problem. Casemiro and Victor Lindelof played their part in allowing the Bees goal, and the former has now been subbed off in favor of Christian Eriksen for the second 45 minutes.
ONANA IS TERRIBLE ??
— Janty (@CFC_Janty) October 7, 2023
Casemiro has been pretty awful, at times this season, but it is Onana that we need to focus on here.
It’s just that no one expected, only the lows! And his future with the club is already in a state that poses a lot of questions.
According to a report in ESPN FC, the Cameroon international “is reluctant to take time away from Man United” for the Africa Cup of Nations next January.
Remember when they said Onana was De Gea’s upgrade ?? pic.twitter.com/rDEM9OADH7
— Sam (@Sam_Daniels6) October 7, 2023
Good! Because he needs to focus on finding his form again. There is nowhere to go but up right now for him. This is rock bottom. Or at least we hope.
With United, this season, no one knows.
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