Andre Onana, a former custodian for Inter Milan, was mortified after giving up an early goal in his Old Trafford debut in a pre-season friendly against Lens and claims he “takes all the blame”.
The Manchester team struggled in the first half, failing to satisfy home supporters on their return to Old Trafford.
Onana went off his line on his home debut, and Florian Sotoca of Lens took advantage and lobbed the goalie from close to the halfway line.
After the game, Onana said that he is “responsible for everything, including the goals we concede,” and viewers responded on social media.
In the second half of their penultimate preseason game, United was able to recover control and prevail over the Ligue 1 team.
“We can always improve. The £47 million custodian stated, “Some things we have to attempt and repair.”
“I am accountable for everything, particularly the ambitions we allow.” I appreciate everything my defenders have done.
“Since I’m the big guy in the rear, I take all the flak.”
Top scorer Marcus Rashford started up front for the Reds, and Mason Mount made his Old Trafford debut in midfield as Erik Ten Hag’s team took the pitch against Ligue 1 team Lens.
Marcus Rashford, Antony, and Casemiro all scored in the second half to give the Reds a 3-1 victory.
After missing an early open goal opportunity with help from Alejandro Garnacho and Bruno Fernandes, the new number seven came under fire online. Fans vented their ire on X, then known as Twitter.
Garnacho dutifully squared the ball to Mount inside the six-yard box, but the star acquisition’s shot missed the target and rebounded off his standing leg.
After the disastrous error, United supporters questioned Ten Hag’s willingness to sign the 24-year-old player after he impressed him while on loan at Vitesse.
When the actual action starts, on August 14, when United hosts Wolves to open their Premier League season, the 27-year-old custodian will want to perform better.
What I learned during the MU preseason, according to one fan: 1. We paid too much for Mount. Presses nicely, although the latter third might be much better. I’m not sure about this signature, but I’d be thrilled to be incorrect.
Another criticizes the manager of United, asking, “Why precisely did Ten Hag and Man United sign Mount?”
Before the match, Old Trafford welcomed their latest signing, Rasmus Hojlund – who signed to United for a £72m fee from Serie A side Atalanta.
Marcus Rashford, Antony, and Casemiro all scored in the second half to give the Reds a 3-1 victory.
After missing an early open goal opportunity with help from Alejandro Garnacho and Bruno Fernandes, the new number seven came under fire online. Fans vented their ire on X, then known as Twitter.
Garnacho dutifully squared the ball to Mount inside the six-yard box, but the star acquisition’s shot missed the target and rebounded off his standing leg.
After the disastrous error, United supporters questioned Ten Hag’s willingness to sign the 24-year-old player after he impressed him while on loan at Vitesse.