Andre Onana takes blame for Man Utd loss after requesting post-match interview

Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana spoke candidly as he took the blame for his side’s 4-3 defeat to Bayern Munich in their opening Champions League match on Wednesday. The new summer signing let Leroy Sane’s shot from the edge of the box slip through his hands and into the back of his own net, but was quick to apologise for the mistake in a brutally honest post-match interview. Onana specifically requested to speak with the media after the match, in an attempt to own up for the mistake and showing a mentality that bodes well for the future, even though he was distraught at having made such a high-profile error. Speaking to TNT Sports, Onana said: “It’s difficult to lose this way. In the beginning we started well and after my mistake, we lost control of the game. It’s a difficult situation for me especially because I’m the one who let the team down. “The team were good. Because of me, we didn’t win this game. I’m happy with the work of the team, we just have to move on. This is the life of the goalkeeper, if we didn’t win today it’s because of me. Andre Onana spoke out after his mistake in Manchester United’s defeat to Bayern Munich. (Image: TNT Sports) “We were good on the ball, their first shot on target I made a mistake. The team went down because of that mistake. I have to learn from it and be strong. It’s not an easy situation but I’m happy for the comeback of the team, we were strong until the end. I have a lot to prove. “To be honest, my start in Manchester is not how I want it. Playing how I played today… it’s one of my worst games. It’s difficult because we have big ambitions and this was a big opportunity for us to bounce back. It’s tough. We have to stick together and continue working hard and learn from our mistakes.” Andre Onana on the floor after failing to keep Leroy Sane’s shot out. (Image: Getty)