“Working alone”: Amorim forced into critical call for Arsenal game due to this reason – Athletic

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Ruben Amorim has been forced into another alteration ahead of Manchester United’s opening Premier League clash against Arsenal.

It was relayed by The Peoples Person that Rasmus Hojlund had been dropped from the matchday squad, indicating a likely exit with AC Milan in pole position.

Now, as revealed by The Athletic, Andre Onana will also not be a part of the match on Sunday, with Altay Bayindir set to start in goal.

The Cameroonian had suffered a hamstring injury, and had missed the club’s entire pre-season. But he had returned to team training and had expressed hope that he would be fit in time for the match against the Gunners.

Andre Onana misses out

“Andre Onana is not part of Manchester United’s matchday squad for today’s visit of Arsenal. Altay Bayindir will start in goal.

“Onana suffered a hamstring injury in early July and missed United’s pre-season fixtures, but had been aiming to return for fitness for their first competitive match of the season.

“Since returning from that lay-off, the 29-year-old has only trained three times and is working alone at the club’s Carrington training ground today.”

The Portuguese tactician will be hoping his No.1 can regain fitness ahead of United’s next league game against Fulham next Sunday.

Bayindir selected

As for Bayindir, he has looked far from comfortable when thrust into action, and it will be interesting to see how he performs.

Apart from his FA Cup heroics, he has looked shaky with the ball at his feet, and has committed several errors.

It is clear to see from both options at the head coach’s disposal, that the Red Devils could do with strengthening in goal.

There were links with Emiliano Martinez of Aston Villa, Paris Saint-Germain’s Gianluigi Donnarumma as well as Senne Lammens of Royal Antwerp.

Whether a goalie is bought before the transfer window slams shut will be interesting to see. Tom Heaton is on the bench for the game at Old Trafford.

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