Onana Returns as Man Utd Hosts Lyon in Crucial Europa League Clash

Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana will be reinstated for the decisive Europa League quarter-final second leg against Lyon after being dropped due to costly errors in the first leg that led to a 2-2 draw. Manager Ruben Amorim expressed confidence in Onana, emphasizing both the need to support players mentally and his belief that Onana can perform well under pressure. Onana's mistakes drew criticism, including harsh remarks from Lyon's Nemanja Matic, but Amorim's decision to start backup Altay Bayindir in the subsequent Premier League match resulted in a heavy defeat, prompting the return to Onana. The match is seen as potentially career-defining for Onana, as United's season hinges on advancing in the Europa League, with Champions League qualification at stake. Onana, signed for a significant fee last year, has shown moments of brilliance but has also developed a reputation for inconsistency and high-profile errors. The team also faces the setback of losing striker Joshua Zirkzee to a season-ending injury.