Newcastle United faced off against Manchester United in a thrilling match that ended in a 1-1 draw. However, one of the biggest talking points of the game was the absence of Andre Onana, who was left out of the squad by Newcastle manager Eddie Howe.
Onana, who joined Newcastle on loan from Ajax in the January transfer window, has been a key player for the Magpies in recent weeks. The Cameroonian goalkeeper has put in some impressive performances, helping Newcastle secure important wins against the likes of Everton and Southampton.
However, it seems that Onana has fallen out of favor with Howe, who opted to start Karl Darlow in goal for the match against Manchester United. This decision raised eyebrows among Newcastle fans, who were left wondering why Onana was left out of the squad.
There have been reports of a disagreement between Onana and Howe, with the goalkeeper reportedly unhappy with his lack of playing time. It remains to be seen whether Onana will be reintegrated into the squad in the coming weeks, or if his loan spell at Newcastle could be cut short.
Despite Onana’s absence, Newcastle put in a solid performance against Manchester United, with Sean Longstaff scoring a stunning goal to give his side the lead. However, United equalized late in the game through Marcus Rashford, denying Newcastle a crucial three points in their battle against relegation.
The draw leaves Newcastle in 17th place in the Premier League table, just one point above the relegation zone. With just a handful of games left in the season, every point is crucial for Newcastle as they fight to secure their top-flight status for another season.
As for Onana, his future at Newcastle remains uncertain. It will be interesting to see how the situation unfolds in the coming weeks, and whether he will be given another chance to prove his worth in the Newcastle goal.
