Liverpool vs Man United: Andre Onana Fires Back at Critics Ahead of Anfield Showdown

Liverpool vs Man United: Andre Onana Fires Back at Critics Ahead of Anfield Showdown

Fred Kennedy
updated at December 18, 2023 at 9:00 AM
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  • Andre Onana has come under heavy criticism since he joined Man United from Inter Milan
  • The Cameroonian goalkeeper has shipped in 21 goals in just 16 Premier League games
  • His struggles come just months after he was crowned the UCL goalkeeper of the 2022/23 season

Under pressure Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana has fired back at critics with a defiant message ahead of the Red Devils' Premier League clash against rivals Liverpool.

Onana has come under immense criticism since he joined United from Inter Milan in the summer to replace David de Gea.

Andre Onana looks dejected during the UEFA Champions League match between Manchester United and FC Bayern München at Old Trafford. Photo by James Gill.
Andre Onana looks dejected during the UEFA Champions League match between Manchester United and FC Bayern München at Old Trafford. Photo by James Gill.
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According to Sky Sports, the Old Trafford dwellers forked out £47.2m to seal the transfer of the Cameroonian on a five-year deal.

However, the former Ajax shotstopper has struggled to settle in since his arrival, with his below-par performances earning him criticism from a section of fans.

To put his struggles into perspective, the Cameroon international has already conceded 21 goals in 16 Premier League outings.

Be that as it may, he is still expected to continue between the sticks when United take on rivals Liverpool on Sunday at Anfield.

Onana's message to critics

Onana has now fired a defiant message to his critics in the wake of his struggle for form and consistency.

Speaking ahead of the Liverpool cracker, the shotstopper insisted he is working to find his way back to the top.

“Listen, you want to tell me in six months the best goalkeeper in the Champions League last season can become the worst in the world?" He posed via GiveMeSports.
"Nah. As I said in the beginning, everything is temporary. I know it’ll be alright. If not today, it will be tomorrow. If not tomorrow, the day after tomorrow," he added.

Onana among EPL's best goalkeepers

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Erik ten Hag rode to the defence of under-fire goalkeeper Andre Onana on Friday as he claimed the Cameroonian's stats prove he is among the Premier League's best.

Onana's start to his United career has been riddled with high-profile errors in the Champions League that have put the Red Devils on the brink of a group-stage exit.

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