That is the view of the legendary MU, Edwin van der Sar, who believes that there are more issues that need to be solved at Old Trafford rather than bringing a new goalkeeper to replace Andrre Onana.
Many experts said that MU needs to buy a new goalkeeper after the disaster season when it ends at the 15th place of the Premier League. Onana has made 8 errors leading to the goal in the Premier League since joining MU in 2023. During the same time, no goalkeeper made so much mistakes in the tournament.
Despite that, Van Der Sar still supports Onana, believing that the old acquaintance is being turned into a sacrifice for a team under his form. Speaking on the Talksport Drive, the former MU goalkeeper explained: “I have known him for a long time. He spent 4 or 5 years in Ajax. I practiced with him and saw him mature. Andrre had great strengths. He was healthy.
“Sometimes it's not easy. Sometimes your form or pressure there. But I have seen him play for Ajax, Inter, Champions League finals. I am sure he will be fine next season. I think there are many other areas that MU should consider buying new people. But I don't think the goalkeeper needs to be resolved now,” Van Der Sar said.
When asked whether it was fair to blame Onana, Van der Sar added: “If you make a mistake or let the ball go through the foot or it is a wrong pass that you give, you can blame the goalkeeper. Andrre did not play stable this year. But with the qualities you have, he is capable of playing for MU in the next season.”
Onana has made 101 appearances for the Red Devils since the former Ajax coach, Erik Ten Hag signed a contract by 2023. Among them, he kept a clean sheet of 24 matches in all competitions. Meanwhile, Van Der Sar had 6 successful years at Old Trafford until she was retired in 2011. The Dutch legend won 11 titles in that period, including 4 Premier League and Champions League championships.
Regarding the overall performance of the old team last season, Van Der Sar admitted: “I think it is a disappointing season for the club, of course. It has been a few years now that they have not achieved the level they have to achieve. And some other clubs have risen. The real battle “.
In an interview with the local media channel Cameroon, Afrik-Foot, Onana expressed about the future: “I don't know about my future at MU. We'll wait and see.” Earlier, The Athletic reported that Onana was likely to stay in the club despite serious mistakes since arriving in Old Trafford. However, the internal management of MU has a great division of the future of Onana. Many senior members in the Reds want to sell Cameroon goalkeeper to bring back the new temple guard.
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