Red Devils Manager Initiates Specialized Training for The Goal keeper
Manchester United boss, Eric ten Hag, has decided to enhance Andre Onana on his goalkeeping abilities. The Red Devils’ goalie has conceded 39 goals in 25 matches this season in all competitions.
Andre Onana is recognized for his skilful use of his feet, and United aimed to enhance their play from the back with the former Ajax goalkeeper. He earned the Golden Glove award last Champions League season with Inter Milan.
Onana’s Struggles Between the Sticks This Season
The United goalkeeper started in 25 games this season, letting in 39 goals. He was brought in to replace the Spanish goalkeeping legend, David De Gea.
Fans are disappointed with Onana’s frequent mistakes, especially conceding easy goals. Despite the commotion, Andre Onana maintains confidence, delivering an impressive performance against rivals Liverpool in the recent game at Anfield
“Best goalkeeper in CL last season became the worst? No.”
said Andre Onana to Sky Sports
He mentioned he’s only concentrating on what the coaches pointed out, not others. This mentality of him has brought back trust in him at the Theatre of Dreams.
Gaffer’s Emphasis on Playing from the Back
This season, despite a lack of quality at the back, Manchester United’s manager has chosen to play the ball from the back.
Typically, goalkeepers train separately, but Ten Hag is determined to enhance the team’s passing from the back.
It’s a usual routine during Manchester United training sessions for the goalkeepers to have their activities, while the outfield players concentrate on their specific areas of improvement.
Manchester United Boss Provides Special Training for Andre Onana
As highlighted by The Manchester Evening News, Onana participated in close-quarter drills with the main group on the eve of the West Ham game.
While playing from the back has become crucial in today’s football, it seems that the approach here may need an update.
Ten Hag has taken notice of this and decided to include Onana in the outfield training sessions this week. There, Onana joined in a close-quarters drill with his teammates.
