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Manchester United played out a thrilling quarter-final first leg against the French side on Thursday night.
However, the Red Devils were left frustrated after conceding a last-minute equaliser.
Thiago Almada gave Lyon the lead in the first half, beating Andre Onana with a direct free-kick after a poor set-up by the United wall and a delayed reaction from the goalkeeper.
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United responded well and levelled on the brink of half-time.
Centre-back Leny Yoro rised highest to head home from close range past Lucas Perri.
Substitute Joshua Zirkzee appeared to have won the game late on after nodding in a brilliant header in the 88th minute.
But United’s advantage was short-lived as Lyon snatched a dramatic equaliser deep into stoppage time.
Onana initially denied Georges Mikautadze’s effort from close range but failed to deal with the rebound.
He pushed the ball straight into the path of Rayan Cherki who slotted it home.
The Cameroonian goalkeeper has been under fire throughout the season.
Onana’s latest mistakes have again raised questions about his reliability in key moments.
Mike Phelan urges Ruben Amorim to consider dropping Andre Onana
Speaking to Sky Sports, former United assistant manager Mike Phelan did not hold back, calling on Amorim to make a bold decision regarding his No 1.
“That’s the biggest decision as a manager you have to make,” Phelan said.
“I know one great manager who made a huge decision in a cup final one year for Manchester United.”
“It’s a decision you have to look at.”
“Is there a number two goalkeeper at United capable of taking the role for the rest of the season?”
“You can’t keep covering up those mistakes.”
Phelan’s comments reflect growing unease among fans.
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Many of whom criticised Onana’s performance on social media after the match.
Despite the criticism, Ruben Amorim played down concerns post-match.
The Portuguese insisted he hadn’t spoken to Onana directly yet.
“No, I didn’t see him, to be honest with you,” Amorim said when asked if Onana was feeling down, via Manchester United’s official website.
“I used these minutes to try to calm down, to come here to say the right things. But it’s normal.”
Amorim now faces a major call ahead of the second leg as United try to secure a semi-final spot and keep their European hopes alive.
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