Manchester United's turbulent season took another dramatic turn off the pitch as goalkeeper Andre Onana finds himself at the centre of a UEFA investigation. The incident occurred in the chaotic aftermath of United's shocking 2-1 defeat to Turkish side Trabzonspor on Thursday night.
A visibly furious Onana was captured on video in a heated exchange with a member of the Trabzonspor coaching staff in the tunnel area of the Senol Gunes Stadium. The Cameroonian international, who had just endured a difficult 90 minutes, had to be physically restrained by United's security team as tensions threatened to boil over.
UEFA Launches Disciplinary Proceedings
European football's governing body has confirmed it has opened a formal investigation into the altercation. A statement from UEFA cited the need to 'review the unsporting conduct reported after the full-time whistle.'
This places Onana in serious jeopardy of facing a multi-match suspension, a devastating blow for a player still adapting to life as United's number one following his £47 million summer move from Inter Milan.
A Night of Frustration for United
The confrontation capped a miserable evening for Erik ten Hag's side, whose performance was described by pundits as 'lethargic' and 'error-prone.' Despite fielding a strong team, United were second best for large periods against a spirited Trabzonspor outfit.
The defeat leaves United's Europa League qualification hopes hanging by a thread, heaping more pressure on under-fire manager Ten Hag. The Dutchman now faces a selection crisis in goal if Onana is handed a ban, with backup keeper Altay Bayindir yet to make his debut for the club.
Club officials are remaining tight-lipped on the incident, but sources within Old Trafford suggest they are preparing for the worst as they await UEFA's verdict.
