How many games will Andre Onana miss for Manchester United and when will he return? Red Devils No.1 heads to AFCON after delay

Manchester United are now set for a spell without their No.1 goalkeeper after Andre Onana was called up by Cameroon for the African Cup of Nations. 

AFCON got underway on January 13 and Onana’s first game at the tournament is scheduled for January 15 against Guinea. 

It will come to an end on February 11 and if Cameroon reaches the latter stages of the competition it means the Red Devils goalkeeper could miss some key games.

However, in his desperation to make his Old Trafford stint a success, Onana delayed his exit from club football for as long as possible.

How many games will Onana miss? 

Onana travelled to the Africa Cup of Nations after United's 2-2 draw against Tottenham on January 14.

That means that the 27-year-old could only miss up to three Premier League matches for the Red Devils.

Onana is likely to miss the game against Wolves on February 1.

And if Cameroon progress from the group stage, he will be absent against West Ham on February 4.

If his country make the semi-finals, Onana would also miss United’s game away at Aston Villa on February 11.

He would then likely return for his side’s match against Luton at Kenilworth Road on February 18. 

So with Onana being set to miss between two to four games, Ten Hag will have to call on his backup goalkeepers. 

Altay Bayindir, who signed from Fenerbahce in the summer, is yet to play a game for the club in any competition but he will now get his chance. 

The 25-year-old could see this as an opportunity to stake his claim for a starting spot, with Onana being criticised throughout the season so far. 

Veteran Tom Heaton is another option for United, however, he is likely to take a place on the bench with Bayindir starting from the off.