Despite a disappointing start to the season, Manchester United has bounced back positively. Although they did not secure a victory in the Selhurst Park derby against Crystal Palace on Saturday, their performance on the pitch demonstrated significant determination.
Moreover, goalkeeper Andre Onana has garnered significant praise for keeping three clean sheets in a row. It is worth noting that he is one of the few players who became to focal point of criticism for fans and pundits alike.
Apart from this, injury concerns are also a big worrying point for Erik Ten Hag. A piece of good news for them is Mason Mount and Rasmus Hojlund are back in the ranks. However, several other injuries have still encircled them.
Onana calls out for Luke Shaw’s return
Speaking after their draw clash against the Eagles, Onana opened up on his eagerness to see the stalwart left-back Luke Shaw back on the ground. The 29-year-old is currently recovering from a hamstring injury that he sustained pre-season. The player reportedly earns around £150,000 per week from the club.
The Cameroon international further expressed his happiness to see Mount and Hojlund back in the squad.
“He’s a key player for us and we are all happy because he’s coming back,” I’m happy to see him [Hojlund] on the pitch. We need our guys back. We need Luke Shaw back.”
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Luke Shaw’s comeback to the squad will surely be a good addition for them. Though he is out of form, he is very capable of delivering throughout the game.
United are now gearing up for their UEFA Europa League 2024/25 opener as the Dutch club Twente will be heading to Old Trafford on Thursday. It will also be a matter of excitement to see whether Marcus Rashford will make his comeback to the starting XI or not.
While Onana seems to be in quite good touch as well, it would be quite important for him to make his consecutive clean sheet count to four. Despite severe criticisms, Erik Ten Hag has always marked his faith in him and it is now a good time for him to pay off.
United now need some serious football in order to get back into the top rank of the European football, and the tone is set for them now.
