HUMBLE Andre Onana saw his live TV interview gatecrashed by a Manchester United legend.
The Red Devils goalkeeper had plenty of media work to do following his 97th-minute penalty save against Copenhagen.
X @ManUtdAndre Onana spoke to the media after his heroics at Old Trafford[/caption]
X @ManUtdThe Manchester United goalkeeper’s interview was gatecrashed[/caption]
The £47million Cameroonian star, 27, dived the right way to deny Henrik Larsson’s son Jordan with the last action of the Champions League tie.
That ensured Erik ten Hag’s men held on for an important 1-0 win, their first points of the group stage, following Harry Maguire’s header.
And during his chat to the media in the mixed zone beside the Old Trafford tunnel, Onana was singing the praises of Maguire while downplaying his own heroics.
But as he was talking, a booming voice came from out of shot before a big hand slapped Onana on the shoulder.
Then Rio Ferdinand appeared in front of the camera congratulating the goalkeeper.
The ex-defender, who was covering the game as a pundit for TNT Sports, said: “Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes!”
He then shook hands with Onana and added: “Take care, good luck.”
A blushing Onana – who has sparked a blossoming bromance with Tyson Fury – could not help but smile at the wholesome interaction as he replied: “Thank you.”
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In his interview, fans joked he had taken a leaf out of Roy Keane’s book with his brilliant response.
Asked about his super save, Onana said: “I was just doing my job, being calm, not under pressure and making myself big, waiting as long as possible and making the save.
“We had to win this game. We cannot go out after the first three games already, we are too big to go out so soon as possible. We have to fight and work hard.
“I am happy for the goal from Harry, he was the hero tonight and I am very happy for him.”
Eagle-eyed supporters hailed Alejandro Garnacho for scuffing up the penalty spot ahead of Larsson’s effort.
But others think the penalty should have been retaken as a reverse angle appeared to show Onana had come off his line before the kick.
X @ManUtdThe mystery man was former United defender Rio Ferdinand[/caption]
X @ManUtdOnana was genuinely touched and appreciative of the gesture[/caption]
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