Manchester United forward signing, Joshua Zirkzee, has defended goalkeeper André Onana following a 2-2 draw with Lyon this week, where many critics attributed the two conceded goals to the Cameroonian keeper’s errors.
Onana, who failed to stop Thiago Almada’s free-kick and later spilled a shot from Georges Mikautadze that led to Lyon’s equalizer, has come under heavy scrutiny.
However, Zirkzee quickly rushed to the goalkeeper’s defense, emphasizing the importance of unity in the team.
The Dutchman has faced his own share of pressure from fans this season, also pointed out that Manchester United must remain focused on the upcoming matches, particularly the second leg against Lyon.
“100 percent. We’re one team, so we’re not going to take someone out for making mistakes. That’s ridiculous. To draw in this way is always a little bit, I don’t want to say frustrating, but it hurts for it to go this way.
“But it was it is and we just have to focus on the next game and that’s Newcastle away. Then we all know what we have to do when we face them (Lyon) again at home next week.
“I’m sure, with the full support of the stadium, it’s going to be difficult for them and easier for us, but they’re a great team, let’s not forget that, and it’s not going to be easy. But we all want to win, we have to win, so we’ll see. We have to win it, we all know that. There’s no way around that. It’s the only thing we have to do.”
Zirkzee, who joined United in the summer from Bologna for £36.5 million, has been in good form this season.
His goal against Lyon put United ahead in the tie, marking his seventh of the season.
