In Manchester United’s latest friendly loss, Andre Onana became visibly frustrated with Harry Maguire, expressing his rage at the former skipper during the defeat to Borussia Dortmund.
Despite going 1-0 up through Diogo Dalot’s excellent effort from outside the area, United conceded two quick goals, finding themselves 2-1 down just before half-time.
Donyell Malen capitalized on costly errors from Brandon Williams and Victor Lindelof at the back.
United managed to level the score through Antony, but Youssoufa Moukoko secured the winner in the 71st minute after Aaron Wan Bissaka gave the ball away cheaply.
In his second appearance for £47 million, Andre Onana replaced Tom Heaton at half-time, following his impressive debut against Real Madrid.
He immediately made a strong save to deny Sebastien Haller after being fed by Julian Brandt, and then got up quickly for the rebound, which Karim Adeyemi put wide.
However, Onana’s frustration erupted when he was absolutely seething with Maguire for a slack pass in the middle of the park, allowing Dortmund to steal possession and transition into an attack.
Before he took his goal kick, the former Inter Milan and Ajax man sprinted out of his goal and screamed in the face of Maguire, who looked a little sheepish.
My favorite moment of the match. Onana yelling at Maguire 😂😂. This exactly what De Gea suffered at his hands, only difference is that De Gea never had the same commanding presence. Maguire needs to leave #MUFC. Sell him now!
Pellistri Antony #MUNBVB Van Der Beek Mount Sancho pic.twitter.com/AQxCHHmDxk
— Nigerian Witcher (@EduOfAwka) July 31, 2023
It was a throwback to Peter Schmeichel raging at Steve Bruce and something that David de Gea wasn’t exactly known for during his time at United.
Of course the game was only a friendly but Onana clearly didn’t treat it as such and his actions brought plenty of reaction online.
One fan wrote: “Onana realised that Maguire is a liability in only two matches.”
A second said: “Two games in and Onana is already screaming at Maguire.”
A third added: “Maguire getting shouted at by Onana, Maguire needs to go now!!!”
A fourth commented: “Was genuinely scared for maguire when Onana started having a go at him.”
Another weighed in: “Just 2 games and Onana has seen what De Gea went through with Maguire. Onana will fight Maguire one day if they don’t sell him.”
A final user said: “Onana makes a big save and immediately screams at Maguire for the mistake that almost led to a goal. What a keeper.”
Onana is certainly a character but he is also a perfect modern day goalkeeper and demonstrated his abilities on the ball yet again.
Manager Erik ten Hag believes he will completely change the way United play.
Speaking after his debut, Ten Hag said: “He’s a great goalkeeper and has a different profile. That’s why we wanted to sign him. With him, something will change in our game.”