At a press conference preceding the return match of the Coupe de l’Europe (C3) between Manchester United and Olympique Lyonnais, Harry Maguire expressed his unwavering support for his goaltender, André Oanana, who will return to his place in the cages during Thursday’s meeting. The human rights defender highlighted the undeniable qualities of the doorman, recalling his past successes and acknowledging the challenges he might face at present, stressing that the current environment may seem unfavourable. He also claimed that playing ahead of André Oanana is a source of confidence and motivation for the team.

The player highlighted André Oanana’s intrinsic value, describing him as an exceptional goalkeeper whose talent has been amply demonstrated in the past, despite the inevitable fluctuations inherent in any sporting career. Maguire has made it clear that he has complete confidence in the abilities of his teammate and that he sees in him a major asset for the team, stressing the importance of maintaining support and solidarity with the goalkeeper in a context of media pressure and fluctuating performance.

The European Cup match between Manchester United and Olympique Lyonnais, scheduled for 17 April 2025 in Old Trafford, will be crucial for the rest of the competition. The Swiss arbitrator, S. Schärer, will be responsible for overseeing this meeting, which will oppose two ambitious teams. The question of which team will win this game, which will take place in front of a large audience, remains open and promises an intense sporting show.