“When you’re not at your best, keep your trap shut” - Liverpool legend slams Manchester United star Andre Onana for mistake after talking ‘trash’

Liverpool legend Steve Nicol has hit out at Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana after his poor display against Lyon in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday (April 10). The Red Devils traveled to France to face the Ligue 1 side in the first leg of the quarter-final tie, which ended 2-2.

Before the fixture, Onana was involved in a heated exchange of words with former Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic. Speaking to the media, Onana had claimed that the Red Devils were 'a way better team' than their opponents, which did not sit well with Matic. The Lyon star hit back at the Cameroonian, calling him "one of the worst keepers" in United's history.

"If you are one of the worst keepers in Manchester United history, you need to take care. If David de Gea, Peter Schmeichel or Edwin van der Sar said that, I would question myself. But if, statistically, you are one of the worst goalkeepers in Manchester United's modern history, he needs to show that before he says," Matic said (via BBC).

Onana then responded with a jibe of his own on social media, as he wrote on X:

"I would never be disrespectful to another club. We know that tomorrow will be a difficult game against a strong opponent. We focus on preparing a performance to make our fans proud. At least I’ve lifted trophies with the greatest club in the world. Some can’t say the same."

Onana went on to have a costly night out in France, making errors that led to both of Lyon's goals in the 2-2 draw. The Manchester United keeper has come under significant criticism for making blunders between the sticks.

Speaking on ESPN after the match, Nicol laid into the 29-year-old, insisting that he should've kept quiet, given his form. The Liverpool icon said:

“In football you always keep your mouth shut because you never know [what can happen]. Had things been going great for him, then you can get away with talking trash. But when you’re not at your best, keep your trap shut. It just makes it twice as bad now. Nemanja Matic is the only person sniggering right now, while Onana is going back to the hotel wishing he had kept his mouth shut.”

Onana has made 43 appearances across competitions for United this season, conceding 56 goals and maintaining 10 clean sheets.

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