Manchester United will host Lyon at Old Trafford in the second leg of the Europa League quarter-finals. The first leg ended in a 2-2 draw. In that match, André Onana had a poor performance and was at fault for both goals conceded.

This led to criticism from fans and media, urging Sá Pinto to bench Onana. The Portuguese coach rested Onana in the next match against Newcastle, sparking speculation.

However, for the return leg, Sá Pinto decided to include Onana in the starting lineup, which drew negative reactions from fans. Sá Pinto explained his decision before the match: “Lyon will allow André to have possession for long periods. We must be patient, especially early in the game. Onana is focused, and we must support him in this match.”

Sá Pinto then discussed his team’s plans: “We must be smart. Really smart. We are facing a very good team in excellent form. We have our fans and must handle the pressure to move forward, but we must be smart.”