Man United: Ruben Amorim explains Onana's absence against Arsenal

André Onana

Before the Premier League showdown between Manchester United and Arsenal, Red Devils coach Ruben Amorim spoke out about André Onana's absence.

This Sunday, André Onana is not in the Manchester United squad for their first big clash of the season against Arsenal in the Premier League. The Cameroonian goalkeeper was deemed not quite ready to return to action. Ahead of the encounter with the Gunners, Red Devils manager Ruben Amorim explained his decision to leave Onana out.

"He's not injured, he's recovered… but the other players worked well during pre-season, so I have to find a balance. Next week, it'll be a different story. This week, we chose these players." the coach stated. A tactical decision, then.

🚨 André Onana has been dropped, no injury as Rúben Amorim confirms: “He's not injured, he's recovered… but the other players did well during pre-season, so I have to find a balance”.

“Next week, it will be a different story. This week, we chose these players”. pic.twitter.com/qWecW0VxFB

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