The football world has been buzzing over a war of words between former Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic and current goalkeeper André Onana, sparking the trend: Why is Matic Trending?
It all began when Onana, ahead of Manchester United’s Europa League quarter-final clash with Lyon, claimed that United were “way better” than the French side. Matic, now playing for Lyon, didn’t take kindly to the comment and hit back strongly.
In a pre-match press conference, Matic labelled Onana as “one of the worst goalkeepers in Manchester United’s history”, questioning the Cameroonian’s credibility to make such statements.
“If it was [Edwin] Van der Sar, [Peter] Schmeichel or [David] De Gea saying that, I would question myself,” Matic said. “But when you’re one of the worst, you need to take care about what you say.”
The exchange escalated when Onana responded on social media, posting a photo of himself lifting the FA Cup, adding:
“At least I’ve lifted trophies with the greatest club in the world. Some can’t say the same.”
Matic, who played 189 games for United between 2017 and 2022, never won a major trophy during his time at Old Trafford. Onana, meanwhile, joined in 2023 from Inter Milan for over £47 million and has since faced criticism for inconsistent performances.
This spat has heightened tensions ahead of the Europa League showdown, especially with United’s struggling form in the Premier League, where they sit 13th. Lyon, in contrast, are pushing for a strong finish in Ligue 1 despite injury concerns.
Key Lyon players Malick Fofana and Ernest Nuamah will miss Thursday’s game due to knee injuries, while United’s Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, and Mason Mount are all under watch following recent returns or knocks.
The drama between Matic and Onana has dominated headlines and social media discussions, with fans split over who’s right in this fiery exchange. One thing’s clear: all eyes will be on Lyon vs Manchester United—and not just for the football.
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