Former Manchester United midfielder and Lyon Midfielder Nemanja Matic has labelled Manchester United’s goalkeeper Andre Onana as ‘one of the worst goalkeepers in the club’s history’ ahead of the Europa League quarter-final first-leg clash on Thursday (today) between Lyon and Manchester United.
Matic on Wednesday during a press conference while previewing the game reacted to Onana’s bold claim that United were “way better” than Lyon which resulted in the war of words with Matic ahead of Thursday’s Europa League quarter-final first leg.
“If you’re one of the worst goalkeepers in Manchester United’s history, then you need to take care of what you are talking about.
“If David De Gea, Peter Schmeichel, or Edwin van der Sar said that, I would question myself, but if you are statistically one of the worst goalkeepers in Manchester United’s modern history, he needs to show that before he says it.”
Onana, who won the FA Cup in his first season at United after signing from Inter Milan for around £47m, also responded with a sly dig about Matic’s lack of silverware at Old Trafford.
“I would never be disrespectful to another club,” Onana wrote in a post on social media.
“We know that tomorrow will be a difficult game against a strong opponent. We focus on preparing a performance to make our fans proud”.
“At least I’ve lifted trophies with the greatest club in the world. Some can’t say the same.”
Nemanja Matic joined Manchester United from Chelsea in 2017 and left in 2022 without winning any trophy during his spell at Old Trafford.
Onana, in contrast, has already lifted the FA Cup in his first season with United in 2024, after joining from Inter Milan.