Erik ten Hag is confident that Andre Onana possesses the mental fortitude to rebound after the goalkeeper shouldered responsibility for Manchester United’s 4-3 Champions League defeat to Bayern Munich.

 

In a closely contested first half that remained scoreless, Leroy Sane unleashed a potent strike that slipped past the Cameroon international, granting the hosts an unexpected lead.

 

Following an eventful match, Thomas Tuchel’s side narrowly secured victory, prompting Onana to immediately address his role in the loss during an interview with TNT Sports. At the post-match press conference held at the Allianz Arena, Erik ten Hag echoed support for his goalkeeper, emphasizing Onana’s resilience and his significance to the team.

“He will bounce back, and he is a very important player,” affirmed Ten Hag.

Ten Hag commended Onana for facing the media after the match, recognizing the goalkeeper’s willingness to take responsibility.

“While it’s admirable that he took that step, it’s crucial to remember that football is a team sport,” insisted Ten Hag. “Mistakes can happen, but as a team, we must rebound. When a player makes an error, and we’ve scored three goals like Manchester United did, we must move on collectively.”

 

Andre demonstrated his exceptional passing skills early in the game and made crucial saves in the second half, denying Harry Kane and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting to keep Manchester United in contention when Bayern posed a threat.

 

While Onana was disappointed with the first goal conceded, his overall importance to the team has been evident since his summer transfer from Internazionale.

 

The opportunity to rectify his mistake awaits in Manchester United’s upcoming fixture—a Saturday night clash against Burnley in the Premier League.