Zirkzee supports Onana and says it is a whole

2025-04-12 04:22

Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana was heavily criticized for conceding two goals in their 2-2 draw with Lyon in Thursday's Europa League quarter-final first leg, but Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee stood up to support the Cameroonian goalkeeper.

Since Onana joined Manchester United this summer, he has made several key mistakes, which has attracted public attention. In the latest round of controversy, Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim has defended him after the game, and now there is a voice of unity in the team.

"I support him 100 percent," Zelkeze said in an interview. "We are a whole. We will not use someone as a scapegoat just because he made a mistake. That's ridiculous."

"To be equalised in this way is a little... I don't want to say 'frustrating', but it is heartbreaking. But we have to focus on the next game, which is away to Newcastle in the Premier League, and then we all know that when we return to Lyon at home next week, we have no choice but to win."

"It won't be an easy game, but we all want to win and we have to win, that's the only goal."

Manchester United will play away against Carabao Cup champions Newcastle in the Premier League on Sunday, and then face Lyon in the Europa League at Old Trafford. As the season enters the sprint stage, every game cannot be lost.