As they prepare to visit Fulham, Manchester United is confronted with a challenging goalkeeper situation.
Before the trip to Fulham, coach Ruben Amorim keeps his plans for Manchester United’s goalkeeper position under wraps. The big question is whether Andre Onana will return to the starting lineup or if Altay Bayindir will keep his place despite a costly error in last week's defeat to Arsenal.
Onana has fully recovered from his injury and is ready to play. However, when asked about the goalkeeper choice, Amorim gave a brief response: “Onana is ready to play just like last week. We will know who starts tomorrow. Licha and Nous are absent, but the rest of the squad is in good shape.” This reserved answer has only increased curiosity among the media and fans about the Portuguese coach’s decision.
Coach Amorim has yet to decide who will start as MU’s goalkeeper against Fulham (Photo: GOAL)
Altay Bayindir, the Turkish goalkeeper, was given a chance during Onana’s injury and uncertain future. However, his shaky performance that helped Arsenal secure victory has drawn heavy criticism. Since joining MU, Bayindir has mostly been a substitute and has yet to inspire confidence when given opportunities.
Meanwhile, Onana, a highly anticipated signing from Inter Milan, has also failed to fully meet expectations. His inconsistent performances have made him a frequent subject of debate. Onana’s return adds another option for MU but also puts Amorim in a tough spot: whether to continue trusting the first-choice keeper or give Bayindir another chance.
MU is also signaling interest in signing goalkeeper Senne Lammens to compete with Onana (Photo: GOAL)
The goalkeeper issue at Old Trafford is becoming more intense as club management is negotiating with Royal Antwerp to acquire young goalkeeper Senne Lammens, with an estimated fee of around 20 million euros. Although Onana is unlikely to leave MU this transfer window, the arrival of a direct rival will certainly increase pressure on him to prove himself.
With MU needing stability to get back into the race, Amorim’s decision for the Fulham game will likely reshape the goalkeeper hierarchy at Old Trafford. This could also be a crucial turning point for both Onana and Bayindir in their quest to secure their futures at the “Theatre of Dreams.”
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