Nemanja Matic Calls Out Andre Onana for Controversial Lyon-Manchester United Comparison

Nemanja Matic, a former Manchester United midfielder now playing for Lyon, has sharply criticized current United goalkeeper Andre Onana for his recent comments comparing the two teams. During a pre-match press conference before the upcoming UEFA Europa League quarter-final, Matic expressed his disapproval of Onana’s assertion that Manchester United is significantly superior to Lyon.

Matic, 36, didn’t mince words when addressing Onana’s statement. He suggested that Onana, given his current performance level, should be more cautious about making such bold claims. The Serbian international pointed out that Onana’s statistics rank him among the least effective goalkeepers in Manchester United’s history.

“If legendary goalkeepers like Van der Sar, Schmeichel, or De Gea had made such comments, it might be more acceptable,” Matic remarked. “However, coming from Onana, who has struggled to make a positive impact, these words seem ill-advised. He would do better to concentrate on improving his own performance before critiquing others.”

The highly anticipated match between Lyon and Manchester United is scheduled for tomorrow evening, marking the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final encounter. Matic, who spent five years with Manchester United from 2017 to 2022, is expected to play a key role for Lyon in this crucial fixture.

After his tenure at United, Matic had a brief spell with Roma under José Mourinho, followed by a short stint at Rennes, before ultimately joining Lyon in 2024. His insider perspective on both teams adds an intriguing dimension to this upcoming clash.