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Manchester United coach Rúben Amorim wants his players and fans to stay calm as André Onana starts in goal against Lyon in the Europa League quarter-final. Amorim said Lyon’s style of play means Onana will have a lot of time on the ball, so it’s important to remain calm at the start of the match.
WHAT HAPPENED?
André Onana will play in goal for Manchester United on Thursday, even though he made big mistakes in the first match against Lyon, which ended 2-2. Onana was blamed for both of Lyon’s goals last week. Amorim rested him in the next game—a 4-1 loss to Newcastle—so he could recover mentally. United need to win to stay in the Europa League and have a chance to qualify for next season’s Champions League. Amorim is showing faith in his goalkeeper for the important second match at Old Trafford. He pointed out that Lyon lets goalkeepers have the ball and said patience is key at the start of the match.
UNITED’S SEASON SO FAR
Manchester United have had an up-and-down season. They are not in the top four of the Premier League and face a tough task to qualify for the Champions League through the league. The Europa League has offered them a chance for redemption, but mistakes in the first leg have increased the pressure on the team. André Onana has had a mixed season, with errors in both domestic and European games. United’s problems are worsened by the absence of striker Joshua Zirkzee, who is out for the season. They are preparing for a crucial match.
WHAT’S NEXT FOR UNITED?
Manchester United will play Lyon at Old Trafford in the Europa League quarter-final second leg. The aggregate score is 2-2, so United need to win to go through. Their next Premier League game after Lyon is also against strong opponents as they keep fighting for a European place. Lyon, meanwhile, are in the middle of the Ligue 1 table and see the Europa League as a chance to save their season. Both clubs know reaching the semi-finals could change their fortunes, especially for United, who want to qualify for the Champions League.
