coming from Fabrizio Romano, Erik ten hag has praised on of his players in their win against Southampton in the premier league where they emerged victorious in a 3:0 win, calling him the brain behind the win. He said ” whenever I have him in my team I’m never worried cause I know whats he’s capable of he’s the main reason why we won the match against Southampton. Manchester united are blessed to have such a player”. Manchester united boss Ten hag praises star player for his professionalism and ability to play in different positions. Manchester united fans are happy with his display today. He really gave us his all💪🙀🙀
Manchester United supporters have been showering praise on Andre Onana following his pivotal role in their 3-0 win over a 10-man Southampton on Saturday, September 14. The Cameroonian goalkeeper delivered a game-changing performance, notably making a crucial penalty save that shifted the game’s momentum after Cameron Archer’s attempt from the spot.
The turning point of the match occurred in the 33rd minute when Southampton had a prime opportunity to go ahead. Diogo Dalot’s foul on Tyler Dibling led to a penalty for the Saints, with Archer stepping up to take it. After a brief delay, Onana made a crucial stop, diving to deny Archer, which completely changed the flow of the game.
Two minutes later, Manchester United capitalized on this shift in momentum. Matthijs de Ligt opened the scoring, and Marcus Rashford soon followed with a second goal in the 41st minute, ending a long scoring drought since March. Rashford’s strike eased the pressure on the forward, making it a significant moment for him personally.
Substitute Alejandro Garnacho added to Southampton’s troubles by drawing a reckless foul from defender Jack Stephens, who was shown a straight red card. With Southampton reduced to 10 men, Garnacho sealed the win with a late goal in stoppage time, wrapping up United’s 3-0 victory.
Onana’s penalty save was the turning point, as Southampton had dominated the game up to that moment. Throughout the match, he was a commanding figure, making three critical saves and providing much-needed assurance at the back. Since replacing David de Gea, Onana has faced criticism, but performances like these are helping to quiet his doubters.
Fans took to social media to celebrate Onana’s influence, with one remarking, “Andre Onana changed the game. After that save, I thought it was one of our best performances under Erik ten Hag.” Another fan echoed the sentiment, stating, “ONANA WAS AMAZING TODAY! The game could’ve turned toxic without his heroics.”
Having joined United from Inter Milan in the summer, Onana has been a fixture in the starting lineup but has faced challenges, including constant scrutiny and the instability of a frequently changing defensive lineup. Speaking to TNT Sports post-match, Onana acknowledged the difficulties of adapting to different defensive combinations, saying, “Changing the back four isn’t easy, but we have to be pragmatic and deal with things like injuries.”
Despite these hurdles, Onana kept his second clean sheet of the season, as United secured their second win in four Premier League matches. His recent form suggests he’s becoming an increasingly vital part of Erik ten Hag’s plans, and with more performances like this, Onana looks set to solidify his role at Old Trafford as the season progresses.
