Manchester United might face a goalkeeper shortage, with Andre Onana set to miss four weeks due to his acceptance of a call-up to Cameroon’s squad for the Africa Cup of Nations. Initially, there were indications that the Red Devils’ first-choice goalkeeper would stay in Manchester to enhance his performance, as his career at Old Trafford had a shaky start.
Onana had notable mistakes in Champions League matches against Bayern Munich and Galatasaray, contributing to United’s early exit from the competition. Despite showing improvement in recent performances, he made a crucial error in the Boxing Day comeback against Aston Villa. United, currently struggling in sixth place in the Premier League, will now turn to summer signing Altay Bayindir, who has yet to make his debut.
With the Africa Cup of Nations starting on January 13, Onana will miss key fixtures, including the Premier League clash against Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford. The duration of his absence in matches against Wolves, West Ham United, and Aston Villa depends on how far Cameroon progresses in the tournament.
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Cameroon, drawn against Gambia, Senegal, and Guinea in the group stages, aims to secure their first AFCON victory since 2017. Sofyan Amrabat’s call-up by Morocco may affect Erik ten Hag’s midfield options, while Hannibal Mejbri has been omitted by Tunisia amid speculations of a possible loan move from Manchester United.