Red Devils goalkeeper fears losing his number one spot

Manchester United is currently in talks with the Cameroon football authorities in an effort to prevent goalkeeper Andre Onana from having to participate in the African Cup Of Nations Finals. Onana is concerned that if he misses up to six games on international duty, he could potentially lose his place as the team's number one goalkeeper at Old Trafford. The competition rules state that if he refuses a call-up for the finals, he will be banned from playing for the club. However, manager Erik ten Hag has revealed that discussions are underway to find a solution.

Onana's previous retirement from international football

Last year, Onana retired from international football after a disagreement with Cameroon coach Rigobert Song. However, the 27-year-old has since made peace with Song and has played for his country three times. Despite this, Onana is worried that if he is called up for the AFCON Finals, his absence may give Altay Bayindir, United's number two goalkeeper, the opportunity to perform well and potentially take his place.

Ten Hag's support for Onana

Despite recent high-profile mistakes, Erik ten Hag believes that Andre Onana is one of the best goalkeepers in the world. He stated that statistically, Onana is the second-best goalkeeper in the Premier League, and he ranks alongside Manuel Neuer of Bayern Munich and Thibaut Courtois of Real Madrid on a global level. Ten Hag expressed his confidence in Onana's potential and stated that the manager, coaches, and players all support him.

United's upcoming crucial match

Manchester United's next test will be against Newcastle United tonight at St. James' Park. The team is currently at the bottom of Group A in the Champions League and must beat table toppers Bayern Munich on December 12th to have a chance of advancing to the knockout stages. Despite the pressure, Ten Hag stated that dropping Onana for the match would not be beneficial and expressed a strong belief in his ability to help the team win trophies.

Ten Hag clarifies previous comments about Newcastle United

Ahead of the match against Newcastle United, Erik ten Hag defended his previous comments about the team. Last season, he accused them of being time wasters and called them "annoying." However, Ten Hag clarified that his comments were actually meant as praise, stating that Newcastle is a difficult team to play against.