Andre Onana’s decision to come out of international retirement could lead to him missing 7 games for Manchester United at the start of next year.
If Cameroon do qualify for the African Cup of Nations, Onana may be absent for four Premier League fixtures against Tottenham, Wolves, West Ham and Aston Villa as well as potentially three domestic cup matches.
Some supporters on X are frustrated that Onana could be away for so long, while others have pointed out that the club have already signed Altay Bayindir from Fenerbahce to provide cover:
Never ending bad news.
— saymyname (@SeptianaTri3) September 7, 2023
good test for bayindir
— marzeq (@marzeqpog) September 7, 2023
That’s something we should have expected.
— Shaahid.eth ◎ (@shaahid77) September 7, 2023
then we shouldnt of bought him then
— Mick minas your host with the most (@MOVIESTVMAD) September 7, 2023
Our second goalie can fill up the space
— ⓉⓡⓔⓞⓥⓘⓔⓊⓉⒹ🔴 (@Treovie) September 7, 2023
We aren't the only club in the world who has to deal with this. It's really no biggie.
— Dr. Jameson💦 (@Blueninja658) September 7, 2023
Is going to be a massive blow for United.
— Amingo Mijimma (@BasitAmingo) September 7, 2023
Not a problem! Got those positions covered already.
— Elo_White (@elo_white1) September 7, 2023
Onana’s AFCON participation will be decided next week
Cameroon face Burundi in their last African Cup of Nations qualifier in Garoua on Tuesday.
Whoever wins the game will qualify for the tournament in the Ivory Coast next year.
Bayindir will need to step up the plate
United fans have not seen the Turkish international in action yet, although he will likely get his first appearance for his new club when United take on Crystal Palace in the third round of the Carabao Cup at the end of the month.
Bayindir is pretty experienced, having made 176 appearances in senior football, so it is hoped that he will be up to the task when asked to fill in for Onana.
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