Onana out of Man Utd squad for Newcastle clash media say

LONDON – Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana has been dropped for April 13’s Premier League match at Newcastle United after his mistakes led to both Lyon goals in a 2-2 draw in their Europa League quarter-final first leg on April 10, British media said.

The 29-year-old Cameroon international was omitted from Ruben Amorim’s squad to “rest and disconnect”, the BBC reported.

Altay Bayindir, who last played in the Europa League group stage in January, is set to replace Onana for a first Premier League appearance.

Onana was called “one of the worst goalkeepers” in United’s history by former United and current Lyon midfielder Nemanja Matic.

But manager Ruben Amorim defended him after the Lyon game, saying he had made more mistakes this season than Onana.

He is expected to be back in contention to face Lyon in the return leg of the quarter-final tie at Old Trafford on April 17, the BBC reported.

Meanwhile, Newcastle manager Eddie Howe will miss the game as he was kept in hospital on April 11 after feeling unwell for a number of days, the club said in a statement.

“Medical staff kept Eddie in hospital overnight for further tests, which are ongoing. He is conscious and talking with his family, and is continuing to receive expert medical care,” Newcastle said on April 12.

“(Assistant managers) Jason Tindall and Graeme Jones will lead the team at St James’ Park, supported by the club’s first team staff.”

Howe, 47, took over at Newcastle in 2021 and helped them win the League Cup in March, their first major trophy since 1969. REUTERS

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