Ajax manager Erik ten Hag defended goalkeeper Andre Onana and confirmed he will not be substituted in the crucial Champions League game against Bayern Munich. Onana have made a few mistakes in their last few games, including a 3-3 draw against Galatasaray. However, Ten Hag praised the goalkeeper, claiming he is the second-best goalkeeper in the Premier League based on the 'Goal Prevention Expectations' statistic.
Onana got 3With a rating of 7, Luton's Thomas Kaminski with 63 points ahead. Despite acknowledging Onana's mistakes in the Champions League, Ten Hag insists he has potential and needs the support and trust of the team. Replacing him is not good for his development.
In addition, Onana could not feature in January if he is selected to join Cameroon for the Africa Cup of Nations. Discussions are currently underway to determine his availability and the potential impact on his position at Ajax. In addition, Mason Mount has returned to training following an injury but will not be available for Chelsea's game against Newcastle. In addition, Donny van de Beek could leave the club in January in search of more playing time.