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‘Keep the ball away from him’ – Furious Paul Scholes ends Man Utd star’s redemption hopes with rant on live TV

Published on April 17, 2025 at 10:14 PM

PAUL SCHOLES has delivered one of the most withering verdicts yet on Manchester United keeper Andre Onana.

The Cameroonian remained under a fierce spotlight after in ‘s astonishing triumph over Lyon.

Paul Scholes attending a soccer match.
Andre Onana was also under pressure during the match as he let in four goals, but United went through with a late triple in extra time
Andre Onana, Manchester United goalkeeper, celebrating.
But Onana celebrated wildly when United completed a stunning comeback

The Red Devils trailed 4-2 deep in extra time but a seven-minute treble asthey reached the Europa League semi-finals 7-6 on aggregate.

But as prepared for a night even he could never have dreamed for, the Old Trafford legend claimed couldn't even be trusted with the most simple of tasks.

The 29-year-old cocked up for both Lyon's goals in a 2-2 first-leg draw.

Altay Bayindir replaced him on Sunday – only to blunder himself in a .

Back came Onana on Thursday night – but Scholes could hardly have been more scathing.

Assessing United's hopes on TNT Sports, the ex-England midfielder dished out some shocking advice.

Scholes urged the Red Devils:“Keep the ball away from him.

“Honestly, don't even pass it back to him… get the ball up to (Rasmus) Hojlund.”

Paul Scholes, TNT Sports presenter, at a soccer match.
Paul Scholes gave some amazing advice to the Red Devils over Onana

Another United legend, , tried to turn that view around.

The ex-Three Lions centre-back told TNT:“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.”

Onana's ensuing display didn't exactly win over his doubters.

But fans loved his “genuinely insane” as United pulled off one of the greatest extra-time comebacks ever.

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