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Onana dropped for Premier League trip to Newcastle after being culpable for both goals in Lyon on Thursday.
The Guardian has learnt that Altay Bayindir, 29, will probably be called up for Thursday’s quarterfinal, second leg at Old Trafford, even though he is scheduled to make his Premier League debut at St. James’ Park. When United flew to Tyneside on Saturday, Onana was left behind.
At the Groupama Stadium on Thursday, Onana let Thiago Almada’s free kick run straight in the first half. He then directed Corentin Tolisso’s shot directly to Rayan Cherki, who scored in the last minute of extra time.
Amorim gave Onana a vote of confidence right after the game, but the United head coach thinks it will help to be removed from the spotlight following the mistakes and recent off-field issues.
After Onana’s wife was brutally robbed on the street, the family needed round-the-clock security. In late March, Melanie Kamayou left her car to go to supper with a companion in Alderley Edge when she was targeted by a thief who took a Rolex watch and a Hermès bag, estimated to be worth £62,000.
Despite this, Onana has kept playing for United, but his performance in Lyon has drawn criticism following an altercation with former United player Nemanja Matic prior to the match. After Onana asserted that Amorim’s team was “way better” than their French rivals, the Lyon midfielder called him one of the worst goalkeepers in United’s history.
Onana hit back by pointing out that, unlike Matic during his five years at the club, he had won trophies at United.
After missing nine games due to injury, Bayindir made his comeback to the team this month against Nottingham Forest. The Turk is now anticipated to make his Premier League debut at Newcastle, having previously made seven appearances in the Europa League and domestic cup competitions.