Andre Onana is not guaranteed to return despite Altay Bayindir’s costly mistake against Arsenal
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Ruben Amorim admits he faces a decision whether to recall Andre Onana for Manchester United’s visit to Fulham after Altay Bayindir blundered in defeat to Arsenal.
The United manager chose to bench the regular goalkeeper for the last two seasons for the season opener last week because he had only been back in training for a few days after a hamstring injury.
But he claimed the Cameroon international was fit last week and has not guaranteed he will return at Craven Cottage.
“Onana is ready to play like last week so we will see in the game who is going to be the goalkeeper,” said Amorim.
Onana is expected to stay at United this summer, though Amorim has not guaranteed him the position of first choice this season.
The club are interested in Royal Antwerp’s Senne Lammens, though no move is imminent and goalkeeper was not one of United’s priority positions in the transfer market this summer.
United will again be without the injured Lisandro Martinez and Noussair Mazraoui for the trip to Craven Cottage but have no other injury concerns.
Andre Onana has yet to play this season after suffering a hamstring injury
Andre Onana has yet to play this season after suffering a hamstring injury (Manchester United via Getty Imag)
Rasmus Hojlund was not even named on the bench against Fulham and has attracted interest from clubs including AC Milan.
Amorim said the £72m striker had taken the news he was dropped from the squad “like a professional player” and said Hojlund could remain involved after the end of the transfer window if he stays at Old Trafford.
“Let’s wait until the market is closed and then everything is clear,” he said.
Amorim said he was unaware of any talks with Kobbie Mainoo about a new contract.
The midfielder’s current deal expires in 2027 and Amorim said it was up to director of football Jason Wilcox to resolve his future.
“That part is with Jason. He is our player and he has a contract. I didn’t hear any news on that,” he added.