Andre Onana dropped amid injury concerns

Manchester United coach Ruben Amorim has dropped goalkeeper Andre Onana from the squad to face Leeds United in a friendly on Saturday.

The exclusion of the Cameroonian from the 29-member travelling squad to Sweden for the game comes amid reports that he is injured.

United are yet to release an official confirmation of the injury of the former Inter Milan star, but simply gave a hint of this.

“Andre Onana and Joshua Zirkzee have remained at Carrington to recover from small issues, but the pair are expected to join the rest of the squad for the tour of the United States next week,” the club’s statement reads.

Several news outlets, including Sky Sports, reported that the first-choice keeper suffered a hamstring injury during pre-season training.

The reports further say Onana faces up to six weeks on the sidelines, dealing a blow to Amorim’s side ahead of the 2025-2026 Premier League kick-off. The keeper might miss next season’s opener against Arsenal on August 17, 2025.

The former Inter Milan custodian made 38 appearances for United last season and kept nine clean sheets.

The 29-year-old Cameroonian is deputized by Altay Bayindir who is expected to man the posts when the Red Devils play Leeds. United will then proceed to America for more friendlies against West Ham United, Bournemouth FC and Everton FC.

United’s travelling squad:

Goalkeepers: Altay Bayindir, Tom Heaton, Dermot Mee.

Defenders: Diogo Dalot, Noussair Mazraoui, Matthijs de Ligt, Harry Maguire, Patrick Chinazaekpere Dorgu, Leny Yoro, Luke Shaw, Ayden Heaven, Diego Leon, Tyler Fredricson, Reece Munro, Godwill Kukonki.

Midfielders: Mason Mount, Bruno Fernandes, Casemiro, Manuel Ugarte, Kobbie Mainoo, Jack Fletcher, Sekou Kone, Toby Collyer.

Forwards: Rasmus Hojlund, Matheus Cunha, Amad, Chido Obi, Ethan Williams, Bendito Mantato.