Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana will miss 6 to 8 weeks through injury and is now expected to stay at the club while recovering.
Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana will be sidelined for six to eight weeks due to a hamstring injury, ruling him out of the club’s pre-season tour and putting his availability for the Premier League opener in doubt.
With the latest the setback, Onana is expected to remain at Old Trafford as he focuses on recovery.
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Injury Blow Forces United to Consider Goalkeeper Options
The 29-year-old suffered the injury this week as players returned to training at United’s Carrington base, with an early assessment indicating he will miss a significant chunk of pre-season action.
This absence casts uncertainty over his participation in the curtain-raiser against Arsenal on August 17.
Manager Ruben Amorim is reportedly now weighing up whether to sign another goalkeeper before the Premier League season kicks off per Telegraph.
United already have Altay Bayındır as second choice and Tom Heaton, who recently signed a one-year deal, as back-up.
Additionally, young Czech goalkeeper Radek Vítek, fresh from a successful loan spell in Austria, is in contention for a spot on the pre-season tour.
United’s pre-season schedule includes a trip to Sweden to face Leeds United, followed by matches in the United States against West Ham, Bournemouth, and Everton, as well as a home friendly against Fiorentina on August 9.
Onana’s time at United has seen moments of brilliance but also high-profile errors since his £47.2 million move from Inter Milan in 2023.
Now, with his injury, the club faces a crucial decision on whether to bring in competition or cover for the goalkeeper position ahead of what promises to be a demanding season.
While United remain hopeful Onana will be ready for the start of the campaign, the next few weeks will be critical for his rehabilitation and the club’s transfer strategy.
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