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Manchester United Star Rated Lower Than Onana: A Summer Sale Ahead?

2025-04-11

Author: Daniel

In a disastrous match for Manchester United against Lyon, a struggling star earned an even worse player rating than goalkeeper Andre Onana, signaling possible changes in the squad after the season.

Manchester United's ambitions of securing a spot in the Champions League hinge on their performance in the Europa League. However, their journey hit a snag with a disappointing display against Lyon, where Onana’s mistakes were pivotal. After engaging in a heated exchange with Nemanja Matic, Onana faltered, conceding two goals due to his errors.

French outlet L'Équipe criticized Onana harshly, rating him just 3/10 for his performance. Surprisingly, he wasn't the lowest-rated player; that dubious honor went to Rasmus Hojlund, who received a painful 2/10 rating.

L'Équipe stated, "Rasmus Hojlund contributed absolutely nothing to his team," highlighting his struggles against Lyon's defense. Meanwhile, Bruno Fernandes stood out with an impressive 8/10 rating.

Hojlund was substituted for Joshua Zirkzee in the second half, who made an immediate impact by scoring in the 88th minute.

According to GiveMeSport, Hojlund's future at Manchester United looks uncertain. Ruben Amorim reportedly believes that acquiring a strong new striker is essential, and he's on board with selling Hojlund at the end of the season.

Hojlund, who arrived from Atalanta for a staggering £64 million (potentially rising to £72 million), has struggled to settle in and deliver expected performances. It seems Manchester United may prioritize signing a more competent striker rather than finding a new partner for him.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano mentioned that Italian clubs are interested in Hojlund, hinting at a possible return to Serie A. Napoli is among the teams looking to bring him back after he made his move to Old Trafford.

As Manchester United looks to restructure and strengthen their squad, eyes are on potential deals as the summer transfer window approaches.

Recent developments also hint at potential new signings like Matheus Cunha, while defenders are being eyed as the club seeks to bolster its lineup.

With increasing pressure on players like Onana and Hojlund, the upcoming transfer window could see significant changes at Manchester United.