Manchester United goalkeeper André Onana has fired again at Nemanja Matic after ‘worst goalkeeper’ assertion within the buildup to Thursday’s Europa League quarter-final conflict in opposition to Lyon.
Talking forward of the first-leg tie in France, Onana acknowledged: “”We now have to go there and present who we’re.
“If we’re centered, keep compact and collectively and observe the gameplan we shall be profitable the sport. In fact, it’s not going to be straightforward, however I believe we’re approach higher than them.”
Onana’s remarks appeared to ruffle feathers, with Lyon’s Matic issuing a pointy retort. “I don’t know. To say one thing like that, it is advisable to have braveness,” the Lyon ace informed reporters.
“I respect everybody, however I must reply. Whenever you’re one of many worst goalkeepers in Man Utd’s historical past, it is advisable to take care about what you’re speaking.”
Matic added: “If David de Gea, Peter Schmeichel or Van der Sar mentioned that, I’ll query myself.
“However if you’re statistically one of many worst goalkeepers in Man United’s fashionable historical past, then he wants to point out that, earlier than he says so. We’ll see.”
Onana has since responded to Matic, shading the previous Pink Devils star in an announcement: “I’d by no means be disrespectful to a different membership.
“We all know that tomorrow shall be a tough recreation in opposition to a robust opponent.
“We give attention to making ready a efficiency to make our followers proud.
“No less than I’ve lifted trophies with the best membership on the planet. Some can’t say the identical”.
The trade provides spice to what’s already a vital fixture for United. With home hopes fading, at present thirteenth within the Premier League, Europa League success stays their solely life like route into subsequent season’s Champions League.
Whereas United’s kind has been patchy, Lyon enter the tie with confidence, boasting eight wins of their final ten video games.
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