Andre Onana to be Manchester United’s goalkeeper against Wigan Athletic

Andre Onana is likely to be Manchester United’s goalkeeper against Wigan Athletic for the FA Cup third-round tie. On Monday, Manchester United will be up against Wigan Athletic, which would be a crucial game for both the sides. The way the manager of the United has handled the goalkeeping conundrum in United has been a matter of discussion in the last few weeks.

The fact that Erik ten Hag let David de Gea leave and have Onana in his place has received mixed opinions. It was obvious that Manchester United were looking for a long-term option as their goalkeeper. Erik wanted to play from the back and de Gea was not the best option for the style of play at the United. As a result, he was replaced by Onana.

Onana was one of the most sought-after goalkeepers when Erik got him to the United. In the Champions League last season, Onana led his former club to the final. Although he has been good to adapt lately, the first few days of his stint with United were challenging, as even he found it difficult to cope with the style of Erik. The 27-year-old has been trusted by Erik to be a long-term goalkeeper option for United.

Erik Ten Hag backs Onana against Wigan Athletic

In the ongoing FA Cup, Manchester United will be up against Wigan Athletic in the upcoming game. In the first match of 2024 for United, Ten Hag has decided to back the goalkeeper in the starting XI. Some reports claimed Onana to play for Ivory Coast in the AFCON. But Erik confirmed that Onana would be playing for Manchester United on Monday.

Erik confirmed the change in plan and ensured that Onana would be in the starting XI on Monday. However, the participation of Onana against Tottenham Hotspurs has not been confirmed yet. Erik seems focused on the upcoming match after which the decision of the game against Spurs is likely to happen. United would be happy to have Onana as long as he likes to play.