Amad injury latest as Andre Onana already impresses Manchester United teammates
Your top Manchester United headlines for the morning of Tuesday, July 25, 2023.
Amad gives injury update after leaving Arsenal fixture on crutches
Amad has eased any fears he will be out of action for a lengthy spell at Manchester United after confirming the twisted ankle he suffered against Arsenal in their pre-season friendly is 'nothing serious' and will be 'back soon'.
United beat the Gunners 2-0 as Jadon Sancho took advantage of a huge error from Gabriel to fire United ahead. Bruno Fernandes' strike then squirmed past Aaron Ramsdale, who will feel he should've done better, to make it two.
Arsenal couldn't find a route back into the match played in the USA as United saw out the victory and recorded another clean sheet in pre-season. Erik ten Hag's men are yet to concede after beating Leeds United, Lyon and now the Gunners to nil.
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How Andre Onana is already impressing Manchester United teammates
Erik ten Hag is set to double down on playing out from the back this season with Andre Onana already impressing his teammates with his ability with his feet.
The 27-year-old is renowned for his passing and it’s that footwork that convinced Ten Hag to push for a reunion with his former Ajax goalkeeper, paying Inter £44million to make him the club’s new No. 1.
Onana trained with his new teammates a few times at United’s Pingry School training base in New Jersey and he warmed up with the rest of the squad at the MetLife Stadium on Saturday, but was not in the squad for the 2-0 win against Arsenal.
He’s likely to make his debut against Real Madrid in Houston on Wednesday, but with the training base moving on to San Diego on Sunday he is already showing what he can do with his feet, with veteran
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