Ruben Amorim insists the confrontation between Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana and Lyon midfielder Nemanja Matic was nothing greater than a “misunderstanding”, forward of their Europa League quarter-final showdown.
The 2 groups collide on the Groupama Stadium within the first leg of the last-eight tie on Thursday.
The competitors represents United’s solely reasonable alternative to land silverware and safe European soccer for subsequent season, and Onana tried to rally his team-mates by saying: “In fact, it’s not going to be simple, however I believe we’re method higher than them.”
Former Purple Devils midfielder Matic responded throughout his pre-match press convention on Wednesday, telling reporters: “If you find yourself one of many worst goalkeepers in Man Utd’s historical past, it’s essential take care with what you’re speaking about.”
Onana hit again on the ex-Serbia worldwide, who didn’t win any silverware throughout his 5 seasons at Outdated Trafford.
“I might by no means be disrespectful to a different membership,” the goalkeeper posted on X. “Not less than I’ve lifted trophies with the best membership on this planet. Some can’t say the identical.”
I might by no means be disrespectful to a different membership. We all know that tomorrow will probably be a tough sport in opposition to a robust opponent.
We concentrate on getting ready a efficiency to make our followers proud.
Not less than I’ve lifted trophies with the best membership on this planet. Some can’t say the identical. pic.twitter.com/3easLRIz3d
— Andre Onana (@AndreyOnana) April 9, 2025
Amorim, who was Matic’s team-mate at Benfica, tried to supply context to the state of affairs, of which he believes the following commotion could have made Onana uncomfortable.
“[On Thursday] it won’t matter,” the top coach stated. “If you happen to see the total quote of Andre Onana, it’s fairly totally different.
“The primary sentence is Lyon is a really, superb group so I believe, typically, the gamers or coaches don’t take heed to the total quotes. Typically, it’s only a misunderstanding. It’s going to be a standard sport.
“It’s actually arduous to cope with that, that’s for positive. Once more, in case you take a look at the quotes, you can’t see disrespect there. Simply respect, however attempting to provide confidence and to point out confidence in his group, particularly this 12 months.
“So, all people can discuss dangerous issues about Manchester United. Typically, our group – as a participant, as a coach, as a workers – has to point out some confidence in our group. I believe that’s all.
“I do know Nemanja Matic rather well, and the way good a man he’s. He hears some issues by half, not the entire story. That, for me, is evident on this state of affairs.”
