Manchester United legend Andy Cole blasted newly signed Andre Onana after the former Inter Milan goalkeeper was unable to save Jude Bellingham's brilliant chip on his debut yesterday (July 26).
Real Madrid faced Manchester United in a pre-season friendly at the NRG Stadium yesterday. It was a monumental day for Onana, with the 27-year-old making his debut for the club. He was signed for £43.8 million from Inter Milan on July 20.
Bellingham gave Los Blancos the lead in the sixth minute after a long ball played him in. He audaciously chipped a rushing Andre Onana to score his first goal for the club. Despite the game being firmly in the balance, Joselu scored a brilliant overhead kick in the 89th minute to secure the win for Real Madrid.
Bellingham was deemed to be offside but as VAR wasn't present, the goal was given. However, Andy Cole wasn't impressed with Onana's composure, claiming the debutant should have made a standard save.
Cole spoke to MUTV (via @UtdDistrict on Twitter):
He also emphasized why Onana was signed by Manchester United to replace club legend David de Gea:
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag offered a more positive assessment of Onana's debut. He told MUTV:
The Red Devils will be back in action in a friendly against Borussia Dortmund on July 30.
Manchester United may have been soundly defeated 2-0 against Real Madrid yesterday in their pre-season match but let's take a look at how both teams performed on the pitch.
Both juggernauts had 15 shots in total, with five being on target. Los Blancos also hit the post in the 68th minute following a corner and were the more clinical team on the day.
The Red Devils enjoyed more control of the ball with 53% possession compared to Real Madrid's 47%. They also
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