Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana took full responsibility for Lens’ stunning halfway line goal in their pre-season friendly victory at Old Trafford. Despite the setback, United came from behind to win 3-1, with goals from Marcus Rashford, Anthony, and Casemiro.
Onana, who recently completed a £47m move from Inter Milan, admitted that as the goalkeeper, he takes the blame for conceding goals. He stated, “I am responsible for everything, especially when we concede goals. I’m the big man at the back, so I take all the criticism, all the responsibility is on me.”
Despite the victory, Onana acknowledged that there are areas that need improvement. He said, “Of course we can always be better. Some things we have to try to fix.” However, he expressed his happiness for the win and praised his teammates for their performance.
Lens’ goal was scored by Florian Sotoca, who lobbed the ball past Onana from just inside the United half. The impressive strike overshadowed the unveiling of Rasmus Hojlund, who recently joined United from Atalanta in a £72m move.
Onana is one of three new arrivals at Manchester United, along with Mason Mount and Rasmus Hojlund. The team had a successful season under manager Erik ten Hag, finishing third in the Premier League and winning the League Cup.
Looking ahead to the new season, Onana expressed his excitement and confidence. He said, “I think this year will be great, I am very excited for the coming games. I’m already excited for Wolves, but we will have to prepare well because it’s not going to be easy.”
Onana also shared his joy about making his debut at Old Trafford and receiving a warm welcome from the fans. He emphasized that the most important thing was the victory and that the team is now focused on preparing for future games.
In conclusion, Andre Onana took responsibility for Lens’ stunning goal in Manchester United’s pre-season friendly. Despite the setback, United managed to secure a 3-1 victory. Onana expressed his happiness for the win and highlighted the areas that need improvement. He also shared his excitement for the upcoming season and his positive outlook for the team.