Manchester United’s recent 3-1 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion at Old Trafford has sparked internal tensions, especially involving goalkeeper André Onana. Reports indicate that Onana has expressed frustration with a teammate’s performance, allegedly saying, “Either they sell him now, or I’ll leave this club. Enough is enough, and as a goalkeeper, I need to voice out now. His performance for this club is below average, and the board needs to do something about it.” This statement highlights growing dissatisfaction within the squad amid a difficult season.
The match against Brighton started poorly for United, with Yankuba Minteh taking advantage of defensive mistakes to score in the first five minutes. Although Bruno Fernandes equalized with a penalty after a VAR review, United’s defense remained shaky. Kaoru Mitoma put Brighton back in the lead, and a critical mistake by Onana, mishandling a routine cross, allowed Georginio Rutter to seal Brighton’s third goal. This loss marked United’s tenth league defeat of the season, underscoring persistent defensive problems.
Amidst the on-field disappointment, the pre-match ceremony honoring club legend Denis Law, who had recently passed away, only served to highlight the contrast between the emotional tribute and the team’s underwhelming performance. Fans have voiced their frustration, with some questioning Onana’s recent form and his position as the club’s primary goalkeeper. The pressure now intensifies on manager Ruben Amorim to address these internal conflicts and defensive issues in order to stabilize the team and improve morale.
