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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Will Unwin

Onana claims Manchester United will ‘step up’ for arrival of Rúben Amorim

André Onana leaves the field after Manchester United’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea on Sunday
André Onana has said his Manchester United teammates are all ‘capable to play in each system’. Photograph: Ash Donelon/Manchester United/Getty Images

André Onana has backed his Manchester United teammates to “step up” and adapt to Rúben Amorim’s style after watching Sporting defeat Manchester City 4-1 in the Champions League. Amorim, who will arrive in England next week to replace Erik ten Hag, prefers a 3-4-3 formation and intense pressing, in contrast to United’s 4-2-3-1 under his predecessor.

“I did watch the game yesterday,” Onana said before United’s Europa League game at home to Paok. “Great victory from them [Sporting], by the way. Different system, but the ­players, my teammates, we are all pragmatic. I think everyone here is capable to play in each system, so I don’t think this will be any issue for us. We have big players, so they will step up.”

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