Andre Onana must learn David de Gea lesson to prove Manchester United and Erik ten Hag right
manchestereveningnews.co.ukManchester United boast a goalkeeping legacy that lasts almost as long as the club itself. From Reg Allen and Harry Gregg in the 1950s all the way through to modern greats like Peter Schmeichel, Edwin van der Sar and David de Gea, the number-one jersey at Old Trafford weighs a tonne.
Anyone who plays between the sticks must prove themselves to be just as worthy as those who came before. For Andre Onana, that task has been a difficult one so far.
The 27-year-old was arguably United’s most radical summer signing. Brought in for £47million to replace the long-serving De Gea, the Cameroon international has blundered on several occasions and was at fault again for Brentford’s opener at the weekend. OPINION: Rashford is missing his old partner at United TEN HAG: Two players criticised after Brentford win Had United failed to recover in injury time, the criticism of Onana would have amplified.
But time is on his side - just as it was for his predecessor in 2012. Signed as the long-term successor to Van der Sar, De Gea, then a scrawny, 21-year-old shot-stopper, was experiencing similar difficulties.
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