Manchester United Manager Faces Major Goalkeeper Decision Ahead Of Fulham Clash

The Manchester United coach says André Onana is healthy, but he hasn’t decided who will start in goal against Fulham this weekend. This decision comes after a disappointing loss and questions about United’s goalkeeping situation.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Speaking to media on Friday, the United manager said André Onana is ready to play at Craven Cottage, just like last week. However, he didn’t promise Onana will replace Altay Bayindir, who started in the 1-0 defeat to Arsenal last weekend. Onana was missing from Manchester United‘s squad for their first Premier League match of the season, and due to that, the coach went with Bayindir, who made a costly mistake for Arsenal’s goal according to a recent report.

United’s manager said: “We will now decide who starts in goal,” highlighting the competition for the starting spot remains open.

CONTEXT: UNITED’S START TO THE SEASON

Manchester United had a tough start, losing 1-0 to Arsenal at Old Trafford as reported. The result placed the Red Devils in the lower half of the Premier League table. Altay Bayindir faced criticism for his mistake against Arsenal, while Onana hasn’t played this season. Despite being the team’s main goalkeeper last season, his situation has changed.

Defensive players Lisandro Martinez and Noussair Mazraoui won’t play this weekend due to injury. New signing Benjamin Sesko may start his first Premier League match after playing well last week. Fulham, United’s opponents, drew their first match and are above them in the early standings.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR UNITED AND ONANA?

Manchester United visit Fulham at Craven Cottage on Sunday. Both teams are looking for their first win of the new Premier League season. United are just one point behind Fulham after the first round. A win could boost their shaky start. The biggest question is whether Onana, now fit, will play in goal, or if Bayindir will start again.

Additionally, Manchester United are moving forward in talks to sign Belgian goalkeeper Senne Lammens, indicating they are exploring options according to reports. The coach’s decision will impact the coming weeks and is important as United look to perform better than last season’s inconsistent campaign.