Man Utd could keep away from switch nightmare after Andre Onana went again on his phrase

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag could find yourself avoiding the opportunity of shedding Andre Onana for the Africa Cup of Nations subsequent yr after the Cameroonian got here out of worldwide retirement as he is reportedly refused to decide to his nation past their qualifier in opposition to Burundi. The Africa Cup of Nations will get underway in the midst of January with Cameroon nonetheless but to qualify for the match.

They face a must-win match in opposition to Burundi subsequent Tuesday with Onana again within the worldwide aspect after his public fallout with Rigobert Song on the 2022 World Cup. Onana featured for his nation of their opening group sport in Qatar, however was despatched residence shortly after as a consequence of ‘disciplinary points’.

The 27-year-old introduced his retirement from worldwide responsibility shortly after the match ended. He ended up lacking essential back-to-back qualifiers in opposition to Namibia in March, with Cameroon choosing up only one level from these two matches.

But Onana has now returned to the worldwide setup this week in a bid to assist his aspect attain the Africa Cup of Nations. However, ESPN report Onana has solely dedicated to taking part in in opposition to Burundi and nothing extra.

It’s claimed that no choice has been made but on whether or not he’ll play for his nation on the Africa Cup of Nations in the event that they do qualify. The news will come as a possible increase for United, who face the potential of shedding Onana for a month halfway by means of the season.

If the goalkeeper finally ends up going to the Africa Cup of Nations, United can be left quick within the goalkeeping division as Ten Hag could need to depend on the untried Altay Bayindir or 37-year-old Tom Heaton. Onana’s U-turn on his worldwide retirement additionally reportedly got here as a shock to United.