Fans may not agree: Maguire praises Man Utd ace as 'big character' ahead of crucial Lyon showdown

Manchester United host Lyon in the second leg of the Europa League quarter-final tomorrow.

After a thrilling 2-2 draw in France, the decisive second leg promises fireworks under the lights in Manchester.

United’s trip to Lyon turned sour when two howlers from Andre Onana handed the hosts their goals on a silver platter.

He was dropped from the clash with Newcastle United at the weekend.

Head coach Ruben Amorim confirmed in his press conference that Onana will return to the starting XI in this do-or-die encounter.

Harry Maguire described Onana as ‘big character’ and backed him to regain his form.

He said (via ManUtd.com): “First and foremost, Andre has proved in his past that he’s an excellent goalkeeper. He’s proved it at Inter.

“He’s won numerous trophies, played in Champions League finals. I think at the moment he’s probably feeling that everything’s going against him.

“But you take it game by game and I’m sure again he’s going to be there tomorrow night, and he’s a big personality, a big character, and he’ll be looking forward to the game.

“Playing in front of Andre is great. I have confidence in Andre.”

Big night for Andre Onana tomorrow

All eyes will be on Onana in what is arguably his biggest test in a United shirt so far.

This season has been riddled with errors for the former Inter Milan man, and fans’ patience is wearing thin.

Rumours are swirling that United may cut their losses and ship him out in the summer window.

He arrived at Old Trafford in a £47.2 million deal last summer, but the returns haven’t lived up to the hype.

If United are to avoid a hit under the Premier League’s Profit & Sustainability Rules (PSR), they will need a suitor willing to pay big.

Onana impressed with his displays as a sweeper keeper at Inter, but has hardly offered the same qualities at Old Trafford.

His confidence looks at rock bottom, but he has to ensure that he does not repeat the same mistakes tomorrow.

After a torrid Premier League campaign, the Europa League offers United one last shot at redemption.

Onana’s performance will be key to the final result of the tie.

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Article written by Sanidhya Bhardwaj .