Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim made a bold statement by dropping first-choice goalkeeper Andre Onana for the Europa League clash against Rangers.
Onana’s recent form has been a cause for concern, culminating in a costly error against Brighton & Hove Albion in their previous Premier League match.
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The Cameroonian goalkeeper, signed from Inter Milan for a significant fee last summer, has made a series of high-profile mistakes this season.
The decision to start Altay Bayindir against Rangers sent a clear message to Onana: his position as the club’s undisputed number one is no longer guaranteed.
Bayindir, who has made limited appearances this season, delivered a solid performance against Rangers, further emphasizing the need for increased competition in the goalkeeping department.
Amorim acknowledged the rotation was planned, but also stressed the importance of sending a message to his players regarding the high standards expected at the club.
“It is always an even fight, but this was rotation – it was prepared,” Amorim said in his pre-match press conference before the Fulham clash which will be played this weekend. . “I also think about the mistake, and the idea I think about is the message I send to you guys and the fans.
“The rotation was done, and everything was prepared, and we will deal with that normally.
“We have two really good goalkeepers, and they need time to play, the space in the team. So this rotation was prepared, but that mistakes was my concern, and, in the end, we continue with the same plan that we did last week.”
This decision highlights Amorim’s commitment to maintaining a high level of competition within his squad and ensuring that every player consistently meets the demanding standards set at Manchester United.
Bayindir will be hoping to make his first Premier League five appearances in all competitions this season but has yet to make an appearances in the Premier League.
