By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana has been dropped for Sunday’s Premier League game against Newcastle United.
Onana was at fault for both Lyon goals in his side 2-2 draw in the Europa League on Thursday.
Fulliew learnt that Onana has been omitted from Ruben Amorim’s squad for the game at St James’ Park to allow the Cameroon international to “rest and disconnect”.
It is expected he will be in contention to face Lyon in the return leg of the quarter-final tie at Old Trafford on Thursday and has been assured the change is not regarded as permanent.
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe will miss Sunday’s match after he was admitted in hospital having “felt unwell for a number of days”, the club has said.
Turkey’s Altay Bayindir is expected to deputise for Onana at Newcastle in what would be only his sixth appearance of the season and his first Premier League game.
He has not featured since January, having played only in cup games this season.
Since the start of last season Onana has made eight errors leading to goals in all competitions, the most of any keeper playing for a Premier League club.