Last updated on July 13, 2025
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United’s new manager, Ruben Amorim, isn’t losing faith in his number one.
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There’s some disappointing news for Manchester United fans — André Onana won’t be playing in the club’s upcoming pre-season tour in the United States.
The goalkeeper picked up a hamstring injury during training.
But don’t panic — it’s not too serious.
The 29-year-old Cameroonian is already responding well to treatment.
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He’ll still be flying out with the team, but instead of playing, he’ll be focusing on his recovery while staying connected to the squad.
Time for Bayindir to Shine
With Onana out, it looks like Altay Bayindir will be getting his shot.
It’s a big moment for the 27-year-old, who hasn’t had many chances to prove himself in a United shirt.
There were even rumours a few months ago that he might leave, especially after being overlooked for the Europa League final.
But now? He’s front of the line.
Amorim Still Has Faith in Onana
United’s new manager, Ruben Amorim, isn’t losing faith in his number one.
Onana may have had a few shaky moments last season, but Amorim believes he’s still the guy.
And honestly, it’s refreshing to hear a manager back his player like that — even when things haven’t gone perfectly.
What About the Other Keepers?
If you’re wondering who else is available in goal, United do have options:
- Tom Heaton, the 39-year-old veteran, just signed on for one more year.
- Radek Vitek, 21, impressed while on loan in Austria.
- Then there’s Elyh Harrison (19) and Dermot Mee (22), who both made the bench last season but haven’t had first-team minutes yet.
So yeah, there’s depth — but not much experience.
United’s Pre-Season Schedule
Here’s what’s coming up:
- July 19 – A warm-up clash with Leeds in Stockholm
- July 27 – August 3 – Three games in the U.S. vs West Ham, Bournemouth, and Everton
- August 9 – Back to Old Trafford to face Fiorentina
- August 17 – The big one: Premier League opener against Arsenal
What This Means
It’s never great to start pre-season with an injury to your first-choice goalkeeper, but this could actually be a big chance for Bayindir to step up — and maybe even shift the conversation around United’s goalkeeping setup.
And with Onana sticking close to the team during recovery, it’s clear he’s still in the picture and fighting to be ready for the new season.
