Manchester United goalkeeper André Onana (29) certainly raised eyebrows when he claimed at the weekend that the Red Devils are “way better” than Lyon ahead of travelling to the Rhône region in a UEFA Europa League quarter-final clash at the Groupama Stadium on Thursday evening (21:00 CET).
During today’s pre-match press conference, former United midfielder Nemanja Matić (36) slapped back at the claim made by the United goalkeeper. “When you are one of the worst goalkeepers in Man United history, you need to take care what you’re talking about,” said the Serbian international to press gathered at the Groupama Stadium this afternoon. Onana then proceeded to post a reply on X, stating “I would never be disrespectful to another club. We know that tomorrow will be a difficult game against a strong opponent. We focus on preparing a performance to make our fans proud. At least I’ve lifted trophies with the greatest club in the world. Some can’t say the same.”Visibly a jibe at the former United player, who didn’t win a trophy during his time at Old Trafford. The midfielder had previously won the Premier League with Chelsea on three occasions and lifted the FA Cup as a player for the Blues. Manchester United’s press conference is set to take place at the Groupama Stadium later this evening (18:00 CET).
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malablata
100
For me, Onana is the best goalkeeper ever in Man Utd history. Imagine being a keeper and your defenders are Maguire and Dalot, two defenders that has the most own goals and own assist in Europe. That means Onana is defending both against the opponent and his own team, and it's not easy.
rezklmnz
75
onana also won the league with inter and Ajax.
Davichi
31
Perfect response. These United's old boys are becoming annoying.
lapabdklsu
19
I'm sorry but i think Matic is so stupid by referring to Onana as on of the worst goalkeepers in Man United, let me educate you Matic, there is no good goalkeeper without good defenders🧏. everyone knows that Manchester United lack form and that includes the goalkeeper🧏 after all you are one of the players that couldn't help in resurrecting Man United 🤷
All_Football_Fan
16
Till now, almost every Manchester United player that leaves the team suddenly improves. That means it’s not the players that are bad but old assumed legend players whom refuse to respect themselves by criticizing coaches and players which frustrates their progress as a team. That’s where the problem is coming from. If people like Matic shut up 🤫, it would really help a lot. Manchester United need to believe in one sensible coach and give him time. They lost Mourinho already. May they have a psychologically strong minded coach to give him all the support he needs and also give him enough time to bring out the best for the team. Manchester United is slowly turning to Arsenal while Arsenal are trying to transform into becoming a better team. Can’t people see it with their eyes? It’s time to look for solutions not criticisms.
Mihacemnsy
15
For me, Onana is the best goalkeeper ever in Man Utd history. Imagine being a keeper and your defenders are Maguire and Dalot, two defenders that has the most own goals and own assist in Europe. That means Onana is defending both against the opponent and his own team, and it's not easy.
But Man U has never had good defence during De gea regime, so how's onana best goal keeper in man U history?....be careful oo
jeoclprsz
11
Onana won the FA cup last year with MAN U. The greatest club he meant is MAN U not Ajax
Cikcdenrtz
9
onana is the worst goalkeeper at man united
GeneralChaka
8
onana also won the league with inter and Ajax.
Which league with Inter? This is how you people watch football on TikTok and come and speak in football conversations on things you don't know.