Bruno Fernandes Backs André Onana After Costly Error

In a recent UEFA Europa League fixture, Manchester United secured a 2-1 victory over Viktoria Plzen. However, the match was marked by a notable error from goalkeeper André Onana, whose misplaced pass led to the Czech team's opening goal. Despite this, team captain Bruno Fernandes stood firmly by his teammate.

Addressing the incident, Fernandes stated, "We aim to build play from the back, and everyone is aware of this strategy. It's crucial to make the right decisions on the field. André believed that Matthijs de Ligt could reach the ball, but unfortunately, he couldn't, resulting in their goal."

Fernandes emphasized the collective responsibility of the team, saying, "It's not about pointing fingers at André for the mistake. Here, we don't single out individuals when things go wrong. We have immense faith in him. He's aware of his error because he's a smart individual. He will assist us numerous times and will make amends for this mistake. We trust his abilities with the ball. Mistakes are part of football; without them, goals wouldn't happen. But we've demonstrated our capacity to come back and secure a win."

This incident follows a previous error by Onana in a match against Nottingham Forest, where a shot from Morgan Gibbs-White eluded him, leading to increased scrutiny of his performances. Nevertheless, Fernandes's support underscores the team's confidence in Onana's skills and their commitment to collective resilience.