Amorim 'can only hope his faith is justified' after backing Onana
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In fairness to Ruben Amorim, he didn't shirk it.
The Manchester United head coach could have opted not to answer and leave everyone guessing - or scurrying to find out through other means - until his team for Thursday's game against Lyon is announced 75 minutes before kick-off.
But he was straight to the point - and Andre Onana starts.
Amorim pointed out that it is not because he likes the Cameroon international - although he does - nor because he feels the goalkeeper's confidence needs a boost.
It is because he feels Onana is the best man for the job.
He skirted round questions over whether he will need a new goalkeeper this summer. But, in the here and now, he trusts Onana to deliver a performance that will help United progress to the Europa League semi-finals.
"When I imagine the game, I see Andre Onana," said Amorim.
He can only hope his faith is justified.
Read more on Onana's future here
And the goalkeeper is discussed on the latest episode of BBC Radio Manchester's The Devils' Advocate podcast - listen on BBC Sounds here
