Andre Onana showed no mercy for the terrible error that doomed Manchester United to loss in the Allianz Arena’s seven-goal extravaganza.
When Onana failed to stop a shot from Manchester City winger Leroy Sane, United was leading Bayern Munich at the time.
Since replacing David de Gea, United’s new £47.2 million goalkeeper has allowed 14 goals in six games, and he has acknowledged that this is unacceptable.
“I let the team down, and it’s a difficult situation for me.” After United’s setback in Group A, Onana insisted on speaking to the media. “It’s because of me that we didn’t win this game,” he claimed.
We had a strong start, but after I made a mistake, the game got out of hand. To the supporters, I still have a lot to prove. My beginning hasn’t gone as well as I had hoped.
Andre Onana allowed Leroy Sane’s weak effort through his grasp to gift Bayern Munich a lead
The Cameroon star was visibly frustrated after his error allowed Bayern to take a 1-0 advantage
He acknowledged that his performance at Manchester United so far has not been adequate.
They didn’t produce any chances, and when they did have a shot on goal, I erred and the team lost. We fought to the bitter end, but I must admit that I wasn’t the reason we prevailed.
But we must move on because that is the life of a goalie. We must stick together throughout this difficult period and learn from our mistakes.
Manager Erik ten Hag stated that Onana shouldn’t take all the blame after his team suffered its fourth loss in six games this season.
Don’t make it worse than it is since mistakes will always happen in football, advised Ten Hag.
He is aware that he must stop the ball, but Sane’s route through the defense cannot be allowed.
“We have to aid him, not just in life, but also on the field. All the players are included; it doesn’t only apply to Andre. To achieve results, people must recognize that they are all in the same position and working together.
“When you score three goals in Munich, you have to take a point, and the goals were easy giveaways,” the coach said.