Onana Injury, Manchester United Without Main Goalkeepers On European And US Tours

JAKARTA - Manchester United received bad news ahead of a pre-season tour to Europe and the United States after their main goalkeeper, Andre Onana, was absent due to a hamstring injury suffered during training at Carrington.

According to a report by The Telegraph quoted by ANTARA, on Sunday, July 13, the Cameroonian goalkeeper had to be sidelined for 6-8 weeks to recover his injury.

This prevented Onana from participating in a series of MU preparatory matches in Europe and the United States, including against Leeds United, West Ham, Bournemouth, and Everton.

Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim is now faced with the challenge of determining Onana's replacement.

The options available are Tom Heaton, Altay Bayindir, and young goalkeeper Radek Vitek, who have just returned from a loan spell at Austrian club Linz.

Onana's injury is a blow to the Red Devils, who are preparing to face a new season under the care of Amorim.

There is speculation they might consider recruiting new goalkeepers. Mads Hermansen of Leicester City and John Victor of Botafogo are touted as potential candidates.

United started their pre-season tour next week. All eyes are now on how to deal with this situation without their number one goalkeeper.

Onana is expected to recover on time for the Premier League opener against Arsenal on August 17, 2025.