Manchester United legend Paul Scholes didn't hold back when asked to comment on Andre Onana ahead of the Europa League clash with Lyon.
On Thursday night, United welcomed Ligue 1 side Lyon to Old Trafford for the second leg of their Europa League quarter-final clash.
After a dreadful performance in the first leg, which ended as a 2-2 draw, all eyes going into United's home leg were on goalkeeper Andre Onana, who mounted pressure on his side ahead of the tie.
But before the second leg got underway on Thursday, United great Scholes added to the pressure on the Cameroonian after making a brutal comment about his time at Old Trafford.
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Going into the first leg at Lyon's Groupama Stadium, Onana spoke to the media and made the controversial claim that his side should progress as they had a much better team.
Following this, the United goalkeeper was at fault for both goals conceded by his side in Lyon, leading to Scholes suggesting that his teammates should avoid allowing him to get involved at the crucial home tie.
Speaking on TNT Sports about Onana, the former United midfielder said: "Keep the ball away from him. Honestly, don't even pass it back to him... get the ball up to Højlund."
Scholes' comments were echoed by former teammate and fellow pundit Rio Ferdinand, who added: "I quite liked playing with goalkeepers who I don't want to see or hear much. I don't want to worry about them.
"The thing is when confidence goes you need to play games and no one talk about you. You don't want the spotlight on you in games.
"When you're called upon make the save, get up and go on with it quickly. None of those flashy things, because that's when problems start arising."
Thankfully for Onana, the pressure on him was relieved early in the match at Old Trafford, as Manuel Ugarte gave the hosts a 1-0 lead, before Diogo Dalot doubled the scoreline heading into half-time.
The United keeper looked relatively assured in the first 45 minutes, making several routine saves and one big save following a shot from Lyon star Rayan Cherki.
And he clearly is keen to see his side book their place in the semi-finals, where they would face either Athletic Club or Rangers, as he was seen celebrating in front of the travelling Lyon fans when United took the lead in the 10th minute.
Topics: Manchester United, Paul Scholes, Andre Onana, Europa League, Football, Rio Ferdinand
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