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August 23, 2025
Ruben Amorim shares Andre Onana injury latest ahead of Fulham clash, amid Man Utd goalkeeper links
Manchester United’s goalkeeping situation has been fiercely debated over the past week after the 1-0 loss to Arsenal. For Ruben Amorim, a new goalkeeper has...
Ruben Amorim, the Sporting Lisbon manager, addressed the media today, providing an update on Andre Onana's fitness as his team prepares to face Fulham. The press conference comes amid swirling speculation linking Amorim himself with a potential move to Manchester United, a club currently grappling with its own goalkeeping issues.
While Amorim's focus remained firmly on the upcoming Fulham match, the elephant in the room was undoubtedly the situation at Old Trafford. Manchester United's recent 1-0 defeat against Arsenal has reignited the debate surrounding their current number one, Andre Onana, whose performances have come under intense scrutiny.
"Andre has been dealing with a minor knock," Amorim stated, cautiously. "We've been monitoring him closely. He participated in light training today, and we will assess him again tomorrow before making a final decision on his availability for the Fulham game."
Amorim refrained from elaborating on the specifics of the injury, emphasizing the importance of not taking any unnecessary risks with his players. "We have a crucial game ahead of us, but the long-term health of our squad is paramount," he added.
The timing of this injury update is particularly intriguing given the backdrop of Manchester United's reported interest in Amorim. The Portuguese manager has consistently been linked with a move to several top European clubs, and United's current managerial uncertainty, coupled with their goalkeeping woes, has only fueled the speculation.
Whether this situation will have any bearing on Amorim's future remains to be seen. For now, his immediate concern is ensuring Sporting Lisbon are well-prepared for their upcoming match against Fulham, and that includes making a considered decision on Andre Onana's involvement. Fans will be watching closely to see if Onana features, and more broadly, how Amorim navigates this period of intense scrutiny, both on and off the pitch. The game against Fulham could be a crucial indicator of Sporting’s strength and Amorim’s leadership amidst the external noise.
While Amorim's focus remained firmly on the upcoming Fulham match, the elephant in the room was undoubtedly the situation at Old Trafford. Manchester United's recent 1-0 defeat against Arsenal has reignited the debate surrounding their current number one, Andre Onana, whose performances have come under intense scrutiny.
"Andre has been dealing with a minor knock," Amorim stated, cautiously. "We've been monitoring him closely. He participated in light training today, and we will assess him again tomorrow before making a final decision on his availability for the Fulham game."
Amorim refrained from elaborating on the specifics of the injury, emphasizing the importance of not taking any unnecessary risks with his players. "We have a crucial game ahead of us, but the long-term health of our squad is paramount," he added.
The timing of this injury update is particularly intriguing given the backdrop of Manchester United's reported interest in Amorim. The Portuguese manager has consistently been linked with a move to several top European clubs, and United's current managerial uncertainty, coupled with their goalkeeping woes, has only fueled the speculation.
Whether this situation will have any bearing on Amorim's future remains to be seen. For now, his immediate concern is ensuring Sporting Lisbon are well-prepared for their upcoming match against Fulham, and that includes making a considered decision on Andre Onana's involvement. Fans will be watching closely to see if Onana features, and more broadly, how Amorim navigates this period of intense scrutiny, both on and off the pitch. The game against Fulham could be a crucial indicator of Sporting’s strength and Amorim’s leadership amidst the external noise.
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