Onana faced a setback in a match, experiencing discomfort and leaving the field while clutching his groin. Cameroon manager Rigobert Song, who recently reconciled with Onana, hasn’t provided an update on the goalkeeper’s condition, likely causing him to miss Cameroon’s next game against Guinea.
Manchester United officials are keen to assess Onana’s situation, particularly with important upcoming fixtures against Everton, Galatasaray, Newcastle United, and Chelsea.
December brings challenging matches against Bayern Munich and Liverpool. In the event of Onana’s absence, Altay Bayindir, who joined from Fenerbahce in the summer, would step in.
Bayindir may have an extended role in early 2024, as Onana is expected to join Cameroon for the Africa Cup of Nations from January 13 to February 11. Though previous reports hinted at Onana prioritizing United over the tournament, a final decision is pending.
If Onana chooses the Africa Cup of Nations, he could miss several United games, including clashes against Tottenham Hotspur, Wolverhampton Wanderers, West Ham United, and Aston Villa in the Premier League, possibly extending to FA Cup third- and fourth-round fixtures.
The decision will significantly impact Manchester United’s squad dynamics during this critical period.
