Former Aston Villa striker Gabby Agbonlahor has expressed his confidence in Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana’s ability to bounce back from high-profile mistakes. Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, Agbonlahor acknowledged that the 27-year-old needs to be less “relaxed” and “casual” on the ball. Onana’s recent error in a Champions League match against Galatasaray led to the dismissal of Casemiro and added to a string of costly mistakes this season. Despite these setbacks, Agbonlahor believes that Onana has the potential to prove his critics wrong.
Onana, who joined Manchester United in the summer for a reported fee of £47.2 million after a successful stint with Inter Milan, has had a rocky start to his career at the club. His error-prone performances, including a crucial mistake against Bayern Munich, have raised questions about his suitability as the team’s first-choice goalkeeper.
The departure of David de Gea on a free transfer in June paved the way for Onana to take over as Manchester United’s goalkeeper. Agbonlahor emphasized that while Onana may need coaching to refine his game, he possesses the qualities required to excel in the role.
Agbonlahor also pointed out that Onana’s attempts to play out from the back have been hindered by moments of casual play and a lack of composure. Despite these issues, Agbonlahor urged patience, suggesting that the goalkeeper has the potential to silence his critics and prove himself as a top-quality shot-stopper for Manchester United.
While Agbonlahor acknowledges that Onana’s adaptation to a new style of play may result in errors, he believes that, with the right support and coaching, the goalkeeper will overcome these challenges and demonstrate his true capabilities.
In conclusion, former footballer Gabby Agbonlahor has offered his support to Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana, stating that the shot-stopper has the potential to overcome his high-profile mistakes and excel in his role at the club.
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