Following a poor display against Lyon in the Europa League, Andre Onana has been excluded from Manchester United’s squad for the upcoming clash with Newcastle United at St James’ Park.
Altay Bayindir is expected to take over in goal as manager Ruben Amorim opts to give his first-choice keeper a temporary break. Amorim emphasized the mental side of the decision, stating that managing players isn’t just about physical condition.
A source close to the situation revealed that the choice was made to allow Onana time to mentally reset. The club has reportedly reassured him that his role as the number one goalkeeper remains intact.
Despite the recent mistakes, Onana may still feature in the second leg against Lyon, with Amorim framing the move as a short-term change and a chance for Bayindir to prove himself.