Following a series of unsatisfactory events and performances, Ruben Amorim took the decision to remove André Onana from the first team device. This strategic decision is accompanied by an unprecedented title in the Premier League for Altay Bayindir, an opportunity that the Turkish goaltender fully deserves, considering his positive performances at the Cup matches and his period of recovery following an injury. The Portuguese coach wanted to minimize the importance of this change, presenting it as a natural evolution within the workforce and highlighting Bayindir’s involvement in all competitions in which the club participated.

This reorganization proved necessary following a performance noticed for his wanderings in the recent match against Olympique Lyonnais. Directly responsible for both goals, Onana had previously been the target of acerbic criticism from the Serbian midfielder, Nemanja Matic, who did not hesitate to call him a “worst guardian of the history of Manchester United”. This, corroborated by the observations of many analysts and supporters, exacerbated the pressure on the Cameroonian guard and led to this decision.

Attention is now focused on the choice of the guardian who will defend the Mancunian cages during the quarter final return of Europa League, which will take place on the field of Old Trafford. The future will tell whether Altay Bayindir will seize this opportunity and meet the expectations placed in it, while contributing to the continuation of Manchester United’s European campaign.