Manchester United faced a setback against Galatasaray as Andre Onana’s mistake led to a loss of the lead. Despite alternatives being available, Erik ten Hag is choosing to stick with Onana.

Despite calls for Andre Onana to be benched, Erik ten Hag maintains his support for the goalkeeper, asserting that Altay Bayindir is performing well but needs patience. Onana, acquired from Inter Milan for £47 million, had a challenging start to his rookie season with Manchester United, particularly in the match against Wolves.

In the 3-3 draw with Galatasaray, Onana committed another error leading to a goal, prompting questions about why Altay Bayindir wasn’t given a chance after conceding two goals. Responding to the queries, ten Hag expressed satisfaction with both goalkeepers and emphasized the need for patience with Bayindir as he adapts to the demands of the Premier League and European football.

Despite defending Onana and acknowledging individual mistakes contributing to their Champions League struggles, ten Hag stressed the importance of winning games to remain competitive in the tournament. 

The manager affirmed that Altay Bayindir, though yet to feature, will receive opportunities if he continues to work hard and make progress.