Manchester United are “manner higher” than their Europa League quarter-final opponents, Lyon, claims goalkeeper Andre Onana.
United are thirteenth within the Premier League on the again of a irritating marketing campaign during which new boss Ruben Amorim has didn’t spark a turnaround after changing Erik ten Hag.
The Purple Devils held Manchester Metropolis to a 0-0 draw on Sunday, in a colorless Manchester derby.
The Europa League is their solely probability of salvaging a trophy this season, although Onana feels United are far superior to Ligue 1 membership Lyon.
“I believe we’re higher than them, we simply should go there and present who we’re. If we go there with a profitable mentality and we’re targeted, keep compact and collectively and we comply with the sport plan we might be profitable the sport”, mentioned Onana, who made 5 saves in opposition to Man Metropolis.
Lyon are fifth in Ligue 1, having gained 4 of their final 5 league matches.
They reacted brilliantly to going behind within the opening minute in opposition to Lille on Saturday, with objectives from Alexandre Lacazette and Rayan Cherki handing Paulo Fonseca’s aspect a 2-1 victory over their Champions League-chasing rivals.
Cherki is broadly thought to be one in all Europe’s most interesting prospects and has eight assists within the Europa League thus far this season, the joint most in a season since Atletico Madrid’s Diego in 2011-12.
The 21-year-old has 9 objectives and 18 assists in all competitions thus far this marketing campaign and poses the hosts’ most looming menace.
Onana acknowledged that Lyon are “an excellent crew” however was stuffed with confidence regardless of a run that has seen United win simply twice of their final seven video games throughout all competitions.
Thanks for all the time being there, Reds. Now it’s time to give attention to Europe. pic.twitter.com/xDDEOfIxPx
— Andre Onana (@AndreyOnana) April 6, 2025
“We all know a few of them, however I don’t suppose we have now to give attention to them. It’s extra about us, what we’re going to do,” he mentioned.
“After all it’s not going to be straightforward, however I believe we’re manner higher than them.”
Lyon have didn’t beat United in 4 makes an attempt in main European competitors, most not too long ago in 2007-08 within the Champions League spherical of 16.
After a disappointing home season, Onana is aware of that Thursday’s first leg is a crucial one if United are to win the Europa League for a second time and alleviate stress on Amorim.
He added: “Everyone knows the significance of this recreation, we are going to go there with the profitable mentality, it’s not our greatest season however we nonetheless have one thing to win and we are going to go for it.”
