At United, they are fed up with André Onana’s mistakes, and a former Inter goalkeeper believes that perhaps the Cameroonian should rest on the bench for a while.
Sebastian Frey, former Inter and Fiorentina goalkeeper, made statements to the microphones of TvPlay, focusing on André Onana’s setback after moving from Serie A to the Premier, the Napoli-Inter match on Sunday, and Maldini’s interview.
Regarding Maldini’s interview, I think the whole story has to be judged,” Frey said. “I have always sided with Paolo and even today, after these words, I remain firm in my position. He has had his say, but again he has put the good of Milan in front. Let us remember that he was sent away in a bad way, and that his figure in that Milan was important, because he gave serenity to the whole environment, which is not there now.”
With respect instead to the Maradona challenge that will oppose Napoli and Inter, Frey sees a balanced situation. “If the Nerazzurri had won in Turin, they would have addressed the final victory of the Scudetto. I, however, see an Inter side that is very well. Except for the first 25 minutes, even against Benfica it did well. At the Maradona it will be a great game, because Napoli will reopen everything if they win… “
Onana and Maignan, the mistakes: “The Cameroonian must rest, for the Frenchman a normal drop. “
“The Nerazzurri are aware that this match represents an opportunity to give a signal to the entire league,” Frey continued. After that, the former French goalkeeper commented on the not-so-bright situation of Meret, who was highly criticized after his mistakes in the Champions League.
“I have always spoken well of Meret. I saw in him a potential important goalkeeper, but the last rounds of Champions he made some mistakes that showed that he is far behind. I am asking myself, for the first time, some questions about him. Worse than Meret is going only Onana, who cannot overcome this difficult moment.”
“A top goalkeeper doesn’t take the third goal like that. If I were the United coach, I would certainly rest Onana for a couple of games. Psychologically, he’s not there. And it’s sad to see a goalkeeper making such constant mistakes. He needs to reset a bit by being out for a while. This all makes an impression, given his performance last year with Inter. The high amount of money spent on him affects it. At the moment, he has not been a good investment for Manchester United. He needs to be on the bench and then work to regain the starting spot.”
For Frey, Maignan is also going through a so-so period. “The season is particular. The goalkeeper has a moment of decline, and I want to see right now if he has broad shoulders. Then the ball also affects some mistakes. This is because they are light balls that have very strange trajectories. But that cannot be an alibi. Vicario is becoming a top European goalkeeper, he has had a time of insertion for the most difficult league for goalkeepers, which is the Premier League, unbelievable: he adapted immediately. He looks like he has been playing for five years in England. I am happy for him. “