André O’Nana will not be included in the Manchester United group for the trip to Newcastle United this Sunday as part of the 32nd day of Premier League. This was due to a mixed performance during the Europa League quarter finals match against Olympique Lyonnais, where the team was held in check (2-2). According to information relayed by The Athletic, the Cameroonian goaltender was not retained by coach Ruben Amorim, raising questions about his current form and place on the team. The game will take place in St. James’ Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, and will be arbitrated by C. Kavanagh.

This strategic decision not to include André O’Nana for the game against Newcastle raises questions about the future of competition in the goaltender position in Manchester United. The absence of Cameroonians would allow for a careful assessment of the performance and state of mind of the other players available, while offering Altay Bayindir an opportunity to show himself. The question of who will be the holder during the return match against Olympique Lyonnais next Thursday, therefore, remains whole, fuelling the suspense around the composition of the Mancunian team.

As a result, the meeting between Newcastle and Manchester United, scheduled for 13 April 2025 at 5:30 p.m., is expected to be a crucial event for the Men’s team, not only in terms of points in the Premier League, but also to determine the goaltender who will be responsible for defending the goals in the return match against OL. The management of the situation by Ruben Amorim and the impact of this absence on the morale of the team will be decisive factors for the continuation of the European competition.