Erik ten Hag Praises Andre Onana as Second-Best Goalkeeper In The League

Manchester United’s manager, Erik ten Hag, has come to the defense of goalkeeper Andre Onana, asserting that he is the “second-best shot-stopper in the Premier League.”

Onana, who joined the Red Devils from Inter in the summer transfer window, has faced criticism for some goals conceded this season.

Despite recent errors, Ten Hag supports Onana with statistical evidence, highlighting his expected defending goals as the second-best in the Premier League.

As United prepares for their match against Newcastle, Ten Hag reaffirms his confidence in Onana.

Erik ten Hag is citing the stat of expected goals prevented, with Onana ranking second in the Premier League this season with 3.67 goals prevented, just behind Luton’s Thomas Kaminski who leads with 6.3.

However, Onana has recorded the highest number of errors leading to shots among Champions League goalkeepers this season, with four in just five games.

Despite acknowledging Onana’s occasional mistakes in the Champions League, Ten Hag emphasizes his overall strong performance over the first five months, highlighting his resilience and character to bounce back from setbacks, as seen in outstanding displays such as the match against Burnley.