Manchester United have been dealt a fresh injury blow as goalkeeper Andre Onana has been ruled out of Cameroon's upcoming World Cup qualifier against Cape Verde.
The 27-year-old shot-stopper, who only recently returned from international duty during the Africa Cup of Nations, has been sent back to his club after picking up an undisclosed injury in training.
United's Goalkeeping Crisis Deepens
This latest setback comes at a particularly inconvenient time for Erik ten Hag's side, who are preparing for a crucial Premier League clash against Everton this weekend. Onana has been United's first-choice goalkeeper since his £47 million move from Inter Milan last summer.
Club medical staff will now assess the extent of the injury, with fans anxiously awaiting news on whether their number one will be fit for Saturday's early kickoff at Goodison Park.
Cameroon's Controversial Decision
The Cameroon Football Federation confirmed Onana's withdrawal in a brief statement, saying: "After medical examinations, it was decided that player Andre Onana should return to his club to continue his treatment."
This development follows previous tensions between Onana and Cameroon's football authorities, including his temporary retirement from international football after being sent home from the 2022 World Cup following a dispute with manager Rigobert Song.
Backup Options for Ten Hag
Should Onana be unavailable, United may turn to Altay Bayindir, who has yet to make his Premier League debut since joining from Fenerbahce. Veteran Tom Heaton also remains an option, though the 37-year-old has seen limited action this season.
United supporters will be hoping this is merely a precautionary measure, with the club facing a packed fixture schedule that includes Premier League, FA Cup and European commitments in the coming weeks.
