Former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson believes Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana has created a problem at the club.
The Cameroonian shot stopper was a key signing for manager Erik ten Hag in the summer.
The Dutchman chose to release veteran David de Gea in favor of Onana, as he is better with the ball at his feet.
Speaking to the BBC, ex-shot stopper Robinson said: “Watching Manchester United for the first time live this season, I was surprised with how slow they were in possession [vs Burnley].
“With Onana in goal, we talk so much about his footwork and how good he is with his feet, but his longer distribution was poor. United use him a lot more and their first thought is to go backwards, but he slows the game down.
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“He rolls his studs over the ball and United sit there in a structure. They’re very slow and methodical. It’s very unlike what you see from an Erik ten Hag team.”
Style of play
Onana is a sweeper-keeper who has strong distribution skills. He regularly comes out of his box to help build-up play and is known for his confidence on the ball and range of passing.
In Cameroon’s opening 2022 World Cup game against Switzerland, Onana had more touches of the ball outside of the box (26) than any goalkeeper in a World Cup match since records began in 1966.
He was described as resembling a “holding midfielder at times” in UEFA’s Technical Observers’ report on the 2022–23 Champions League.
In July 2023, he was described as “a modern keeper… with the technique of an outfield player”.
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