Gabby Agbonlahor has slammed Andre Onana following his outburst at Harry Maguire during Manchester United's 3-2 defeat by Borussia Dortmund in Las Vegas.
United's new £47million goalkeeper made his second appearance for the club, coming on for Tom Heaton just after half-time, with Erik ten Hag's side a goal down following Donyell Malen's quickfire brace.
At around 47 minutes into the match, the former Inter Milan goalkeeper became furious with his defender, Maguire, who appeared to gift possession to Dortmund's attackers, enabling them to get multiple shots away on goal.
Onana was on hand to block the first attempt from Sebastien Haller, parrying the ball down to down to Karim Adeyemi, who fortunately for United, struck his shot wide.
And after the ball went dead, the Cameroonian shot-stopper immediately marched over to Maguire on the other side of the penalty area and berated the former Manchester United captain.
While it is unclear what the goalkeeper said to the defender, it was an angry outburst, with former Aston Villa striker, Agbonlahor claiming that the 27-year-old's reaction was unwarranted.
'First of all Harry Maguire did nothing wrong,' Agbonlahor said to talkSPORT.
'He gave the ball to a midfielder, who gave it away, and I feel like he is an easy target.
'I don't like that from Onana, I fell like he is an easy target.
'Are you doing that to [Lisandro] Martinez? I don't think you're, or even [Marcus] Rashord like that?'
It's been a tough few weeks for Maguire, who was relieved by Ten Hag of his captaincy duties, with the Dutch manager opting to give the arm band to Bruno Fernandes.
The club also recently set a valuation on their centre-back but rejected a £20million offer for him from West Ham this week.
The 30-year-old has been criticised for his performances in the past year, and has fallen down the pecking order at the club, with Ten Hag opting to play Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane ahead of him.
The Dutch manager has rebuked criticism of the centre-back, but Agbonlahor believes he is an 'easy target' and claimed Onana's criticisms were unwarranted.
'Maguire is an easy target, so I did not like the look of that.
'I would understand if it was a big mistake, and cost a goal, or it was Harry Maguire's fault, fair enough, but I want to see that same energy from every player.
'I understand he [Onana] is trying to create high standards, but when you watch games with him, he has given the ball away a lot and made mistakes.'
After the match, the goalkeeper admitted that there was no bad blood between himself and the United defender, with Onana claiming that he demands high standards from himself and his team-mates.
'I demand a lot from them because they are great players,' he said to MUTV.
'With these defenders, Martinez and Harry [Maguire], they are great players, doing great things and are important players for the club.
'I am very lucky to be a part of this team and playing with them is great.'
'I try to demaind a lot form him because I know he's a good player
'I try to talk to them a lot because I know he's a good player, he is one of the captains of the the team. That's big and he is good with the ball, so I would demand [from] him a lot and he's a good guy.
'I have a good relationship with him. I have to be and he has to be ready and I spoke with him because when I'm in the goal, I demand a lot from everyone.'
'I will start with myself because I think we are in this together and mistakes will come,' he added.
'We don't have to be afraid to make mistakes because this is part of life and we learn from the mistakes.
'So we have to be very critical with ourselves. And if we want to win prizes, we have to demand a lot. And for me, it's a big honour to be here and I'm very happy to work with these guys, Harry is a top guy and a fantastic player. We will move on.'
wamceiotuy
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Thank you God we finally got someone who can punch for us Maguire
United problems is not Maguire
wamceiotuy
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When David.D was not doing such and taking all that comes his way from Harry, such mouthed Gabby will say then that David is not doing this is not doing that. Now u have a keeper who is doing such and you are still talking.....what a pity.
that's is not the way in a professional level
Casilaz01
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There is nothing that brings down the morales and performance of a player if not for all the lashes, blames and unexpected faults that have been directed towards Harry Maquire for the past season till now in Man U. Both the team players, Coach and fans forgot that this man is a human with feelings and emotions....how will he be able to give his best in games with this kind attitudes from team mates not even in a friendly game from a new and freshest player in ONANA ANDRE. Am sure ONANA can't try that with other Man U player. The team & the fans of Man U are not helping but bringing down Maquire H.Maquire was a great and fantastic player before Man U signed him with 80m and gave him Captain Armband so if he is seen to make mistakes shouldn't there be respect? Everyone deserves some respect, regard and understanding that keep strong and not make down. H.Maquire is best advised to leave Man U for fresh breath and new life.
God bless you my brother you are right
Olilatonny95
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British pandidts doesn't like watching British players being brought down and some doesn't like seeing African players flourishing at United... but no one wants to know🤷 Onana just punch for us Maguire and come back home, you'll be my hero
donreal1990
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There is nothing that brings down the morales and performance of a player if not for all the lashes, blames and unexpected faults that have been directed towards Harry Maquire for the past season till now in Man U. Both the team players, Coach and fans forgot that this man is a human with feelings and emotions....how will he be able to give his best in games with this kind attitudes from team mates not even in a friendly game from a new and freshest player in ONANA ANDRE. Am sure ONANA can't try that with other Man U player. The team & the fans of Man U are not helping but bringing down Maquire H.Maquire was a great and fantastic player before Man U signed him with 80m and gave him Captain Armband so if he is seen to make mistakes shouldn't there be respect? Everyone deserves some respect, regard and understanding that keep strong and not make down. H.Maquire is best advised to leave Man U for fresh breath and new life.
make Chelsea sign him
mrhenphilas
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honestly I felt so bad for Maquire,Onana over react at that moment
Gwu
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When David.D was not doing such and taking all that comes his way from Harry, such mouthed Gabby will say then that David is not doing this is not doing that. Now u have a keeper who is doing such and you are still talking.....what a pity.
Asiwaju241
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Let’s be realistic, Maguire is at fault but Onana should have a nice way of communicating to him than making it too obvious for everyone to see, mind you he’s still his senior in the team.
Senior yes but endangering your goalkeeper easily is not professional that’s why David de gea rather than pass to Harry he puts the ball to the sidelines
Lisiknopsz
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Thank you God we finally got someone who can punch for us Maguire
lobilstuz
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AGBOBONALOR ,WHY ALWAYS IN HATRED WITH MAN UTD????? ANSWER ME EVERYTIME NOTHING GOOD FROM MAN U AT YOUR END
Man_utd246
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this mf will say anything for clout
jezabdnpyz
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Gabby Aghonlahor Has Just Picked A New Target 🎯 (Andre Onana) To Critcise For The New Season.
Wasn't He One Of The First To Slam And Condemn Maguire All Of Last Season Whenever Maguire Made A Mistake.... [Crylaugh]
Gabby.., Ohhh Gabby.., Just A Sad Person Seeking His Very Best To Get Attention.
Heyacesyz
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I remember Agbonlahor only as a man who was selected to represent his country Nigeria, turned that down to play for England and latter after he could not have the chance again was dropped from England squad for the rest of his career with out any international representation. What a lesson???
vedceikmoz
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What did this so called gabby achieved during this playing career, I this man should shut his mouth
Herflynamponsah
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I think it is right time to stop sacking coaches and sack player rather🤷
Magzimum
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how do yu expect Onana to shout at Rashford when Rashford is not playing in defense. And how could he talk to Martinez when when Martinez don't hesitate to approach or tackle opponents
Bahemptyz
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There is nothing that brings down the morales and performance of a player if not for all the lashes, blames and unexpected faults that have been directed towards Harry Maquire for the past season till now in Man U. Both the team players, Coach and fans forgot that this man is a human with feelings and emotions....how will he be able to give his best in games with this kind attitudes from team mates not even in a friendly game from a new and freshest player in ONANA ANDRE. Am sure ONANA can't try that with other Man U player. The team & the fans of Man U are not helping but bringing down Maquire H.Maquire was a great and fantastic player before Man U signed him with 80m and gave him Captain Armband so if he is seen to make mistakes shouldn't there be respect? Everyone deserves some respect, regard and understanding that keep strong and not make down. H.Maquire is best advised to leave Man U for fresh breath and new life.
Fepbcilnoz
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Man U lost this kind of attitude! If keane still playing he would have kick maquire in his face
Bendiga
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Gabby is high on Jamaican loud.
Jamaica Mbappe ganja would let gabby talk with sense
Bendiga
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For him to even start off by saying Maquire did nothing wrong he deserves a slap on his big nose. Maquire was the one who force the pass to ERIKSON and when they lose the ball instead Maquire chase down the guy he’s pointing at the ball for Mctomminy to cover. Agbonlahor is just a straight up Manchester United nemesis.
zemabempst
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who is this guy Agbonlahor I dont know does he have any medal to his career
zoaabcotz
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Gabby you talks too much leave Man U along
opeh1985
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if this was a white person who did this to Obama or who ever they was going to associate this with racism, racism exist is all over the place black white yellow green are all racist
azimotheus
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Maguire needs that rather than applause for his countless errors! Why always him with the errors???
I'm not a Maguire apologist but on that case. I feel the criticism was unnecessary... victor lindelof made the mistake that cost the 2nd goal, fair play, onana was not in goal then... but AWB made the mistake for the 3rd goal and you see that onana didn't give him a hairdryer so you see the inconsistency there and why it's unfair to Maguire ...
McForlemu
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I don't like me gabby for a lot of reasons but I think this time he is right... it didn't make sense to me that onana lashed out at maguire... actually I want to believe it wasn't maguire... because he didn't seem like he had issues with the hairdryer from onana... almost as though he accepted it... and when you look at the incident, twasnt harry that lost possession... maybe the idea was for Harry to play a different pass as the person he gave the ball was in a tight position and based on the drills, harry should have known better... I really don't know... but I know it was strange seeing onana lunge at Harry's direction... and Harry's reaction too was strange for someone being yelled at... maybe he was scolding scot who was behind harry though but I guess we'd never know... however if it was harry, I think it was wrong .. but that's my opinion... I agree with Mr Gabby on this... even a broken clock is right twice in a day
Maguire needs that rather than applause for his countless errors! Why always him with the errors???
Fokbeklps
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I don’t like this kind of player. I just hope M.U did not make a mistake for letting DeGea leave after 12 years
Nikcostuyz
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This only shows he haven’t been watching Onana cuz that’s the way he normally react since from Ajax, inter and Cameroon national team
Ayomide220
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Gabby didn’t qualify to be someone’s father because nth to learn from him swear
soabeikpu
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Gabby is high on Jamaican loud.
Deshina1
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I know Maguire we leave and let's see who the will blame next, it was Jones, Bailey, Lindelof and now Maguire
Fixed your team Bobo Then come back and settle this
zezdilmnsz
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Aghonlahor leave onana alone because like Manchester united at all go and have ur sit
Cloud3
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Wallahi many more to come
Deshina1
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whole team is useless but why only blame Maguire
Do you know the meaning of useless ??
Cloud3
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Wat onana did is a natural reaction from most goalies. Besides who is that gabby????? Wat re his records in football????
I thought he was going to give Maguire a heavy punch 😂😂
Cloud3
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whole team is useless but why only blame Maguire
truth
Certified090
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Who even is Agbonlahor? Washed up nobody. He has no room to talk or criticize actual good players.
Gabby way no get 100 goals for in career
Certified090
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Maguire still wan do own goal plus all mistakes and you say make keeper no fumes You papa Gabby
fuoadmsy
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Maguire has done more harm than good to man United in these past few years and left untouched
viucdelnz
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whole team is useless but why only blame Maguire
niycdloy
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this Gabriel of a guy is so nosed with Man Utd I'm pretty sure he enjoys to watch Utd suffer and loose matches he's so negative with comments and goes silent when the team does well
DavidFoley
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Schmeichel used to berate his defenders all the time and he did alright
azimotheus
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I don't like me gabby for a lot of reasons but I think this time he is right... it didn't make sense to me that onana lashed out at maguire... actually I want to believe it wasn't maguire... because he didn't seem like he had issues with the hairdryer from onana... almost as though he accepted it... and when you look at the incident, twasnt harry that lost possession... maybe the idea was for Harry to play a different pass as the person he gave the ball was in a tight position and based on the drills, harry should have known better... I really don't know... but I know it was strange seeing onana lunge at Harry's direction... and Harry's reaction too was strange for someone being yelled at... maybe he was scolding scot who was behind harry though but I guess we'd never know... however if it was harry, I think it was wrong .. but that's my opinion... I agree with Mr Gabby on this... even a broken clock is right twice in a day
faecelsuyz
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I feel sorry for Harry Maguire.. poor Harry.. we love you lad still. everybody is talking about Maguire..
Oba_piccolo_001
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All this English pundits always defend their own even if dey did something wrong, that’s why they don’t count dem as one of d best
Pimbcdmno
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Agbonlahor why is it that someone is about sleeping with his wife, but is wife that is pulling her pants 🩳? The keeper is just trying to keep his line tight that is why his talking to his mate. I wonder why this is giving you sleepless night.
Zeabcdlmsy
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He is right. That was a bit much it's disrespectful out there on the field in font of everyone and it's not an official match. Give Maguire a break he's been going through alot
He can decide to retire and save himself from further embarrassment
Zeabcdlmsy
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What would you have him in that scenario? Don't be bias
Tibabinz
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who gave the ball away?
If the pass is wrong it doesn’t matter who gave the ball away. They were being pressed hence the pass shldnt go to Scott. It shld hv been a long pass away from the area
Papeilor
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.this agbonlahor can't stop talking, why don't u concentrate on Aston villa and leave united alone, wettin concern u
bueaiostz
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Wat onana did is a natural reaction from most goalies. Besides who is that gabby????? Wat re his records in football????
who gave the ball away?