Andre, get your act together!

The Andre Onana "performance" at Galatasaray on Wednesday night is still at the centre of attention. Manchester United's Cameroonian goalkeeper did himself no favour after another questionable display. Although Erik Ten Hag refrained from singling out Onana and emphasized team responsibility, the goalkeeper's performances have come under scrutiny in United's turbulent campaign, marred by too many conceded goals.

Onana's contribution, which included errors leading to goals against Bayern Munich, Galatasaray, and others, contrasts his decent showings in the Premier League. Despite his impressive saves against teams like Fulham and Everton, the memory of blunders, particularly in Europe, continues to linger.

Comparisons to the departed David De Gea's past struggles at United have surfaced, with discussions around the Spaniard's tenure marked equally by glory and costly errors. Initially, the decision to sign Onana over De Gea seemed reasonable, aiming for a more well-rounded goalkeeper.

The comparison between Onana's situation and De Gea's early career at United reveals a stark contrast. At 27 years old, Onana has made more errors in a shorter period than De Gea did in an entire season. This is significant because making mistakes is often considered a natural phase for a new goalkeeper at a club as demanding as United.

De Gea was 20 when he joined the English club from Atletico Madrid. He endured a difficult start marked by errors in his initial six months. However, over an entire season, he did not accumulate as many mistakes as Onana has in a relatively brief period. The contrast in their ages and experience levels adds complexity to evaluating the Cameroonian's performances, as his errors come at a stage in his career when one might expect more maturity and composure.

The narrative around Onana's shot-stopping technique, marked by attempts to palm rather than glove the ball away, has contributed to the discussion around his performances. While there's recognition of his potential and the need for support, questions persist about his handling and decision-making.

For now, despite calls for potential changes or alternatives, it seems Ten Hag will continue to back Onana until at least the Africa Cup of Nations in January. The goalkeeper appears to require support and reassurance during this challenging period, but the pressure at Old Trafford has often proved too relentless. It's simple: perform well, or you're gone.