Andre Onana: Erik ten Hag Warns Manchester United Goalkeeper After Howler Against Sheffield United

Andre Onana: Erik ten Hag Warns Manchester United Goalkeeper After Howler Against Sheffield United

Elijah Odetokun
updated at April 25, 2024 at 10:36 AM
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  • Manchester United beat 20th-placed Sheffield United 4-2
  • The Blades were ahead twice in the match at Old Trafford
  • Andre Onana gifted Jayden Bogle the ball for the first goal

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Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag, has warned his team to avoid costly errors in future games after Andre Onana's blunder gifted Sheffield United a goal last night.

United were behind twice during their 4-2 victory over the relegation team at Old Trafford and had captain Bruno Fernandes' performance to thank for the win.

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Andre Onana reacts after his error led to Sheffield's opener during Manchester United's 4-2 win at Old Trafford on April 24, 2024.
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The Red Devils' performance, as has been the case for much of this season, was questionable. However, they secured the necessary result to keep their hopes of playing in Europe next season alive.

Ten Hag warns Andre Onana

Onana was in the news for the wrong reasons last night after his pass, aiming to find Diogo Dalot, fell to the feet of Jayden Bogle, who made no mistake in slotting it home for the opener.

Poor defending led to United conceding the second goal after Harry Maguire equalised. Ten Hag hit out at his team and warned them to avoid mistakes.

“I think we have two giveaways; we were twice behind, losing the game, so we talk about two negatives – one focus, one indiscipline,” he said via Metro UK.
“We have to stop this process. We can’t keep making such mistakes. At the top level, if you want to achieve your targets, if you want to win trophies, then you have to stop this process.
“So we have to keep our focus. We can’t allow such mistakes, losing focus, or indiscipline because you make your life much easier when you don’t make such mistakes.”

Per Transfermarkt, the Cameroonian goalkeeper conceded his 50th league goal last night, his 74th in all competitions. Rival fans joked he surpassed Lionel Messi's record of 73 goals for Barcelona in the 2011/12 season.

Despite Onana conceding lots of goals, the manager has kept faith in him, limiting his backup who was also signed in the summer Altay Bayindir to one appearance again Newport County in the FA Cup.

John Terry slams Onana

Sports Brief previously reported that John Terry slammed Onana for his time-wasting antics during Manchester United's 2-1 win over Aston Villa in February.

The former Ajax goalkeeper was the difference maker for Ten Hag's men. His eight saves kept them in the game, though he could not keep a clean sheet.

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Elijah Odetokun is Reuters-trained journalist with three years of experience having previously worked at Daily Times Nigeria, OmaSports and El Futbolero.