Onana is the best man for the jobpublished at 15:48 British Summer Time 16 April
Man Utd v Lyon (Thu, 20:00 BST, 2-2 on agg)
Simon Stone
BBC Sport’s chief football news reporter
In fairness to Ruben Amorim, he didn’t shirk it.
The Manchester United head coach could have opted not to answer and leave everyone guessing – or scurrying to find out via other means – until his team for tomorrow night’s game against Lyon was announced 75 minutes before kick-off.
But he was straight to the point. Andre Onana starts.
It is not, Amorim pointed out, because he likes the Cameroon international – although he does – nor he feels his confidence needs a boost.
Amorim feels Onana is the best man for the job.
He skirted round questions over whether he will need a new goalkeeper this summer. In the hear and now, he trusts Onana to deliver a performance that will help United into the Europa League semi-finals.
“When I imagine the game, I see Andre Onana,” said Amorim.
He can only hope the faith is justified.
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