Manchester United Faces Goalkeeper Crisis Amid Set-Piece Struggles

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim faces a critical decision regarding his goalkeeping options after disappointing performances from Altay Bayindir and Andre Onana. Former Chelsea midfielder Craig Burley has strongly advised Amorim to drop Bayindir for the remainder of the season, citing the goalkeeper's significant weakness in handling set-pieces, which has been repeatedly exploited by opponents. Burley emphasized that Bayindir, while competent in shot-stopping, is 'absolutely useless' at managing balls delivered into the box from corners and set plays, a scenario that every team is expected to target against United. Meanwhile, Onana has also struggled and is reportedly poised for a loan move to Trabzonspor, leaving newly signed Senne Lammens, acquired from Royal Antwerp, as the likely candidate to challenge for the starting spot. Burley suggested that Lammens must demonstrate authority and command in the penalty area, particularly on set-pieces, to become United's first-choice keeper. Amorim's goalkeeper dilemma is intensified by the need to shore up vulnerabilities exposed early in the season, especially with key matches like the upcoming Manchester City game after the international break.