Andre Onana, the goalkeeper for Manchester United, is poised to miss up to seven games, including a crucial Premier League encounter.
United spent a lot of money to bring Onana from Inter Milan to Old Trafford during the summer transfer window.
The rumored amount for bringing the goalie to Manchester was £47.2 million.
After David de Gea’s contract expired, Onana has taken over as Manchester United’s starting goalkeeper.
However, United may be without Onana for a significant portion of the season.
Onana left the Cameroon national team after a disagreement with manager Rigobert Song.
He was, nevertheless, named to Cameroon’s team for the most recent international break, which included an AFCON Group C qualifier against Burundi.
Onana played the entire game as Cameroon won 3-0 thanks to goals from Bryan Mbeumo, Christopher Wooh, and Vincent Aboubakar.
As a result of his participation in AFCON, Onana will miss four Premier League games against Tottenham Hotspur, Wolverhampton Wanderers, West Ham United, and Aston Villa.In addition, if United advance to the Carabao Cup semi-finals, he will miss both legs. Plus the FA Cup’s fourth round.
The first Champions League last-16 matches are set to take place a week after AFCON concludes”In the world of football, as in life, decisive moments arise that require crucial choices to be made,” Onana wrote in announcing his return to the national squad.
“In recent months, I’ve faced trials marked by injustice and manipulation.” Nonetheless, my unwavering affection and loyalty to Cameroon remain.
“My desire to represent my country has never wavered since I was a child, and it is an inseparable part of my identity.” This confidence cannot be shaken by anything or anyone.
