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      Former international striker who SPAT at Steven Gerrard in England clash now a cheese-maker in shock career change

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      SWITZERLAND’s record scorer Alex Frei plans to swap goals for Gruyere – by going into the CHEESE BUSINESS.The former Borussia Dortmund, Rennes and Basel ace struck 42 times in 84 Swiss appearances.Alex Frei has swapped football for cheeseCredit: Switzerland Cheese Marketing AG (SCM)The former international forward is now a cheesemaker in SwitzerlandCredit: Switzerland Cheese Marketing AG (SCM)He completed a four-month course run by the Switzerland Cheese Marketing organisationCredit: Switzerland Cheese Marketing AG (SCM)He played 84 times for Switzerland during his playing daysCredit: AP:Associated PressFrei won four Super League titles with hometown club Basel.  He has since managed four different sides.But the 45-year-old has now completed a four-month course run by the Switzerland Cheese Marketing organisation.He has gained a diploma as a “cheese sommelier” – which entitles him to work in one of his homeland’s most famous industries.Frei was invited on the course after revealing his interest outside football was to open a cheese shop.READ MORE ON FOOTBALLHe said: “The course was very interesting, and something completely new for me.”I learned everything about milk consistency, cheesemaking and consumption.  I have always been a big cheese fan.”It was very impressive to see everything that goes into it.  The course took four months, and I had to take four exams at the end.”The SCM invited me on it while I was still FC Aarau’s coach, and when I left the job in March I approached them as I had more time on my hands.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS”I won’t open a cheese shop straight away, but I will definitely do something with cheese next year.”It will be small-scale at first – but I will think big about the future.”Footballers you didn’t know were related from Premier League icons to Lionel MessiHe was hit with a three-match ban in 2004 after spitting at Steven GerrardCredit: AP:Associated PressFrei has “fondue” memories of Manchester United after scoring three Champions League goals against the Red Devils in 2011.But he lost his “Em-mental” composure during Switzerland’s 3-0 Euro 2004 loss to England in Portugal.The striker was seen to spit at Three Lions midfielder Steven Gerrard, and landed a three-match ban.Who are these famous footballers? More

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      Loris Karius considering retiring after Liverpool Champions League final clanger he still hasn’t recovered from

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      LORIS KARIUS has revealed he has found it difficult to recover from his Champions League final clangers and is considering retirement.The former Liverpool goalkeeper was inconsolable after making a pair of high-profile errors in the 2018 Champions League final against Real Madrid in Kyiv at the NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium.Loris Karius has revealed he struggled to get over his concussion-induced errors in the Champions League finalCredit: Getty – ContributorKarius made two high-profile errors that cost Liverpool in the Champions League final against Real MadridCredit: AFP or licensorsScans at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston following the game concluded that he had suffered a concussion following an off-ball clash with Sergio Ramos.However, Karius was subject to months of horrific messages and death threats.And the German, now 31, has revealed how he has felt he was unable to gain any new managers trust in training no matter how much work he did.Speaking to SPORTBible, he said: “It has been difficult to shake off. Even at other clubs when I was trying to gain a manager’s trust or get game time when I felt like, in my opinion, I deserved it…READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”There have definitely been moments where I’ve thought that was my disadvantage.”It might not even be the manager’s fault but if you know you have a player that is going to draw so much attention then it’s going to add pressure. “They’ve probably thought, ‘I’ll take the easy and safe way rather than go the other route.’”You can understand in some ways but it’s frustrating when there isn’t much else you can do to change their mind.”Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSKarius was the clubs first-choice goalkeeper at the time of the final, with Jurgen Klopp publicly backing him by handing him the No.1 shirt ahead of the game.Klopp’s faith meant the world to him, but Karius says that after the errors he needed to try and make a fresh start away from the scrutiny.Newcastle star Loris Karius cheekily splashes stunning Wag Diletta Leotta’s as she sizzles in tiny bikini on holiday He said: “My confidence was knocked in the days after and in pre-season, for sure. Everything I did was getting looked at. It was so extreme. It all got a bit too much.”I was trying not to pay any interest but you couldn’t get away from it all. You still notice. People are telling you. I was getting confronted all the time. “And that’s why I wanted a fresh start rather than staying at Liverpool, where I could have been behind Alisson, and still getting game time.”Maybe in the end that would have been the better step but it’s difficult to say at that stage.”Karius was sent on loan to Besiktas in Turkey in the following two seasons, making 67 appearances.He describes his time there as “turbulent” with “a lot of chaos”, which was partly down to having to sue his own club due to “not getting paid for five or six months”.However, in the 2020/21 season Karius went on loan to Bundesliga side Union Berlin but played just five games.He added: “I thought it would be different. I thought I could go to Turkey, reset and have a fresh start. Karius career statsMainz (2011-2016): 96 appearancesLiverpool (2016-2022): 49 appearancesBesiktas (loan 2018-2020): 67 appearancesUnion Berlin (loan 2020/21): 5 appearancesNewcastle (2022-2024): 2 appearancesGermany: Represented nation across youth levels from Under-16 to Under-21.”But it got even more turbulent. I was in a country I’d never been to before. I didn’t speak the language and I was on my own most of the time.”I wasn’t in a good mental space. There was no one to talk to; not even the coaches because they could only speak Turkish. “There was no one there to help. I was just really relieved when I was able to leave. That was probably the most difficult time of my career.”From there, it went downhill, step by step. Once you’re without game time for a year or two, it’s not going to get easier to get back in goal at the highest level.”Karius then did not play in the 2021/22 season, with his Reds contract eventually expiring in 2022 before Newcastle picked him up on free agency, whom he stayed with for two years as a back-up goalkeeper.He ended up starring for them twice, including in the 2023 Carabao Cup final against Manchester United when Nick Pope was suspended and Martin Dubravka cup tied.After making his second appearance in a 4-1 defeat to Arsenal last season – a season when he “expected, or hoped, to play games” – Karius is now without a club.Despite the challenges he has faced, years later, Karius has been able to reflect and has found positives from the darkest moment of his career.Karius went on loan to Besiktas for two years from LiverpoolCredit: ReutersHe joined Newcastle in 2022 after becoming a free agentCredit: GettyHe made his first appearance for the club in the 2023 Carabao Cup final but was powerless to stop Man Utd from winningCredit: Richard Pelham / The SunHe said: “It was a game. I made some mistakes. I was probably injured when doing so. “What am I going to learn from this? To not make the same mistake next time? Or signal when I received the hit? It’s not easy.”But the experience made me stronger as a person. It’s part of my story. It’s part of my history. At the end of the day, I was a Liverpool player. I reached the Champions League final. “It didn’t play out how I wanted but less than one percent of professional footballers play in a Champions League final. We did great things. You can’t deny that.”His time as a free agent has allowed Karius to pursue his passion for music, walk the runway for Hugo Boss at Milan Fashion Week in September and spend time watching his daughter grow.Karius got married to Italian TV presenter Diletta Leotta in June this year after meeting in 2022. Leotta gave birth to the couples first child on August 16 2023, a baby girl named Aria.On his future, Karius revealed he had offers from Saudi Arabia and Italian teams Roma, Monza and Torino, but wanted to have a shot at playing and not move far away from his family.Karius married Italian TV presenter Diletta Leotta in 2024The couple welcomed baby girl Aria in August 2023Credit: INSTAGRAM / dilettaleottaHe said: “I was hoping to get a good opportunity in the summer, where I could have a shot at playing again.”I could still get that somewhere else, but I still have expectations of which level I want to play. I have to be honest with myself and not go somewhere I may not feel comfortable.”I chose not to go to Saudi Arabia, for example. To be that far away from my family would have been difficult. “I’ve spoken to teams but in the end, it didn’t work out. There were advanced talks with a team in Italy but that didn’t happen, which was sad at the time.”It hasn’t been easy but I can honestly say that I’ve been working as hard as I can over the past few years. I’ve been putting a lot of work in behind the scenes. “I’ve been a top team player but when it comes to two or three years where you’ve barely played, it gets really frustrating. You’re thinking, ‘What else can I actually do?’ I still feel like I have a lot of quality…”If you’ve been out for as long as I have then you obviously have to consider retirement.”I haven’t made a decision yet because there’s no need to. I’m still fit. I still have all the potential and the ability.READ MORE SUN STORIES”But if a door doesn’t open then I have to be honest and say to myself, ‘Listen. I’ve got many other things that I can pursue that excite me; that I enjoy and put effort into.’ “I don’t think it would hit me that hard because I’ve already been going through this process over the last few years.” More

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      Guardiola has red scratches on his head after Feyenoord draw as fans ask ‘what’s happened in dressing room?’

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      PEP GUARDIOLA looked like he’d done a few rounds with a prime Mike Tyson after Manchester City’s collapse against Feyenoord.Baffled fans expressed their concerns after noticing a number of red scratches and cuts on the beleaguered manager’s head. Pep Guardiola had several scratches on his head and a cut on the bridge of his nose after Manchester City’s Champions League clash with FeyenoordCredit: AMAZON PRIMEFootie fans were left wondering what the cause of Guardiola’s injuries wereCredit: AMAZON PRIMEGuardiola’s troops blew a three-goal lead against FeyenoordCredit: GettyCity’s winless run continued in their Champions League clash with the Dutch club on Tuesday night as they blew a three-goal lead in the final 15 MINUTES of normal time.The Premier League champions were on course for a 3-0 win until the visitors mounted the unlikiest of comebacks to earn a point.Guardiola cut a frustrated figure on the touchline after City’s capitulation extended their winless run to an astonishing SIX games.But bizarrely, he looked like he’d done a few rounds in the boxing ring as he had bruising around the left side of his face and a cut on the bridge of his nose as he conducted his post-match interviews.READ MORE ON MAN CITYFootage of Guardiola’s bruised post-match face went viral and sparked a slew of questions from footie fans.One wrote on X: “Are they fighting?”Another said: They need a reshuffle as well.”And another said: “Pep Guardiola genuinely looks like he wants to cry.”Most read in FootballOne remarked: “What’s been going on in that Man City dressing room!?”FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSPep Guardiola revealed that his injuries were the result of him excessively scratching his faceCredit: SKY SPORTSGuardiola was quizzed about how he got the cut on his nose and responded by saying: “My finger, here [makes a scratching motion]. My nail.The Spaniard then joked that City’s woeful form over the last few weeks has driven him to self-harm, saying: “I want to harm myself.”Guardiola left scratching his head as City blow 3-0 lead against FeyenoordGuardiola has since issued an apology for the joke, saying he did not intend to make light of self-harming with his words.The City boss said: “I was caught off guard with a question at the end of a press conference last night about a scratch which had appeared on my face and explained that a sharp fingernail had accidentally caused this.”My answer was in no way intended to make light of the very serious issue of self harm.”City look like a shell of the team that won a record fourth-straight Premier League title last season.Guardiola said of his troops’ downturn: “We lost a lot of games lately, we are fragile and of course, we need a victory.””The game was good for the confidence, we were playing at a good level and then for the first time something happened, we have problems.”Everybody knows the situation, we don’t have to adapt anything.”Tomorrow [Wednesday] we have to train, recovery then prepare [for] the next game.”We have two or three days to prepare for that and go for it. We will learn for the future.”It has been a really difficult season for us for many circumstances.”And today, unfortunately, the game was well done, we punished them in the right moments.”The team was so committed to so many things.”But unfortunately, something happened and we were not strong enough.READ MORE SUN STORIES”We have to avoid these mistakes.”City will look to stop the rot in a crunch title clash with Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday afternoon. More

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      Liverpool and Real Madrid ‘to hold Trent Alexander-Arnold talks’ TODAY… hours before huge Champions League clash

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      LIVERPOOL and Real Madrid execs are reportedly set to hold talks over the transfer of Trent Alexander-Arnold today.Alexander-Arnold has been linked with a switch to the Spanish capital with his current deal at Liverpool set to expire this summer.Real Madrid are keen to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold from LiverpoolCredit: AlamyReal Madrid have arrived in Liverpool ahead of tonight’s Champions League league phase match between the two European giants.And according to Spanish outlet Marca, execs from both clubs have agreed to meet for lunch just over six hours before kick off.It’s suggested that the meeting in question will cover the possibility of Real Madrid signing long-term target Alexander-Arnold.The England right-back is hugely admired by Los Blancos and is widely reported to be the number one target for Carlo Ancelotti’s side.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut he is loved on Merseyside as an academy graduate who has helped the team with the Premier League, Champions league, FA Cup and League Cup since bursting into the first team.Marca claim that the relationship between Liverpool and Real Madrid is strong and that the Reds have already made contact with Real about their interest in Alexander-Arnold.No contract extension has been agreed between the ball-playing full-back and Liverpool, meaning an exit on a free transfer in the summer is still a very real possibility.And it’s reported that Real Madrid are hoping that Liverpool will be open to selling Alexander-Arnold in January in order to make some money from their star man.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSAlexander-Arnold isn’t the only Liverpool superstar hurtling towards the end of his current terms with the club.Both Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah are heading into the final six months of their contracts with both players’ deals set to expire this summer.Jamie Carragher slams Mo Salah over ‘selfish’ interview after Liverpool star reveals he’s ‘more out than in’And Salah has even admitted he is “more out than in” with no contract offer on the table from Liverpool yet.He said: “Well, we are almost in December and I haven’t received any offers yet to stay in the club. I’m probably more out than in.”I’m not going to retire soon so I’m just playing, focusing on the season and I’m trying to win the Premier League and hopefully the Champions League as well.”I’m disappointed but we will see.”Liverpool face Real Madrid at Anfield tonight in a replay of the 2018 Champions League final.Arne Slot’s side will be hoping to keep their electric form going ahead of a tricky test against Pep Guardiola’s stumbling Man City on Sunday. More

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      Gabby Logan forced to apologise after Prime Video pundit deliberately swears following Man City’s collapse vs Feyenoord

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      GABBY LOGAN was forced to apologise during Amazon Prime Video’s live coverage of Manchester City’s Champions League clash with Feyenoord.It came after pundit Josie Henning swore on live TV during post-match coverage of City’s 3-3 draw at the Etihad.Pundit Josie Henning swore on live TV when talking about Man City’s collapse against FeyenoordCredit: Prime VideoGabby Logan was forced to apologise after Henning made a joke about itCredit: GettyCity were 3-0 up until the 75th minute before a catalogue of inexplicable defensive errors saw them throw away the lead.It marked Pep Guardiola’s side as the first team in competition history to be leading by three goals after 75 minutes to then go and fail to win, while it was also the first time the club had blown a 3-0 lead since May 1989 against Harry Redknapp’s Bournemouth.And while it ended City’s five-match losing run it now means they are winless in six, with Premier League leaders Liverpool up next on Sunday.Former Arsenal Women’s star Henning was part of Amazon’s coverage of the game alongside Gael Clichy and Stuart Pearce.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd while live on air the ex-Germany international said: “The situation is a little bit s***.”The 35-year-old then looked over at presenter Logan, and joked: “Gabby’s looking at me like oh my god she said it, but no it is the worst.”Logan could be seen smiling at the comment.Henning went on to explain: “You cannot deny this is not a mental problem.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERS”Having and bringing the desire, you (Gael Clichy) said this earlier, until it’s not needed anymore and then you react a little bit sloppy, I think it’s a mental thing and you cannot deny it.”Speaking after the game, Guardiola admitted the result was a “difficult to swallow”.Guardiola left scratching his head as City blow 3-0 lead against FeyenoordThe 53-year-old said: “[It’s] difficult to swallow right now.”The game was good, we scored three and we could have scored more. At the end we are not stable enough to do it. We did a good game but then we were not able to control the last minutes.“We have to accept it for many circumstances. The team was so committed in many things. It happened today. We are not able to win games.“As a team we have always found a way to win games. Right now, after 3-0, other situations, it’s as if nothing happened. We could not score the fourth or fifth.“Unfortunately something happened and we were not strong enough and we have to avoid the mistakes.“Everybody knows the situations. We have to prepare and recover. Have a day off. “It has been, is being and will be a tough season for us. We have to accept it for many circumstances. The team was so committed in many things.READ MORE SUN STORIES“Unfortunately something happened and we were not strong enough and we have to try to avoid the mistakes.”The draw, which followed on from Man City’s 4-1 defeat away at Sporting Lisbon last time in the Champions League has left them in 15th in the table, with the Wednesday games still to be played. More

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      Micah Richards BANNED from talking about Brest live on CBS and squirms as Carragher says he ‘likes the shape of them’

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      MICAH RICHARDS was banned from talking about French club Brest live on CBS before squirming as Jamie Carragher said he “likes the shape of them.”The pair were in action for last night’s Champions League coverage.Micah Richards was banned from talking about French side Brest on CBSCredit: CBS SportsHe was left squirming after a comment from Jamie CarragherCredit: CBS SportsLigue 1 outfit Brest faced a tough ask against Barcelona in Spain.And they were well beaten 3-0 thanks to Robert Lewandowski’s brace plus a strike from Dani Olmo.However, before kick-off, Richards found himself in hot water with CBS host Kate Abdo.She insisted that the ex-Man City and England right-back was banned from talking about Brest as he “can’t stay professional.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLIt led to a hilarious interaction with fellow panel members Carragher and Thierry Henry, leaving Richards stunned.Abdo started by saying to the former right-back: “We are going to do a segment about Brest, but unfortunately you’ve consistently proven that you can’t stay professional when talking about Brest so production would ask are you comfortable just staying silent?”Richards answered: “Come on, Kate. I can do this! You can’t trust me?”Abdo replied: “No, we can’t. Experience has taught us not to trust you. So after four games, who here likes Brest? (To Carragher) You like Brest?”Most read in Champions LeagueFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSCarragher, who had his hand raised, made Richards squirm by joking: “I like the shape of them.”Abdo continued: “You look at the setup that the manager has got – do you think he’s going with a front two tonight?” Fans ask ‘do they hate him-‘ as Micah Richards gets savaged live on CBS Sports with segment dedicated to his mistakesKate Abdo led a hilarious segment on BrestCredit: CBS SportsThe CBS panel joined in to leave Richards stunnedCredit: CBS SportsHenry chimed in this time, saying” “Yeah, two big – a big pair up front who will try to…”Carragher finished his sentence with: “Work off each other.”Abdo carried on: “I’m interested to know how much you like to watch them, would you pay to watch them?”Carragher noted: “I have done!”Henry added: “One thing you have to say is that you don’t have to be big, you can be small to compete.”Abdo pondered: “Hmm, that’s interesting. Do you think Brest could get exposed tonight?”Carragher laughed: “I hope so.”Richards then intervened, saying: “What is this? What is this? Nonsense! HR? Wow!”Abdo said: “What do you think Micah? Do you think Barcelona could come a bit quickly for Brest tonight?”Carragher noted: “Oooh, I think we might have crossed the line.”Richards added: “You’re trying to get me sacked! I’m taking the fifth.”READ MORE SUN STORIESAbdo ended the banter by saying: “Daydreaming about Brest, I”m sure you can all relate.”Richards added: “What is going on here?” More

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      ‘That was not a nice feeling’ – Jude Bellingham explains why he ‘lost his smile’ playing for England

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      JUDE BELLINGHAM claims he was made “a scapegoat” for England failing to win Euro 2024.The Real Madrid superstar, who faces Liverpool in the Champions League on tonight, opened up on the agony of the Three Lions’ final defeat to Spain in July.Jude Bellingham has explained why he felt like he was made a ‘scapegoat’ at Euro 2024Credit: PABellingham started all seven of England’s games at the EurosCredit: GettyBellingham scored England’s group stage winner over Serbia before a stunning overhead kick against Slovakia saved them from last-16 humiliation.But the performances of the midfielder and most of his team-mates in Germany were largely disappointing.Bellingham, 21, said: “I felt like I contributed to big moments and, at the end, it felt like the whole world was crumbling down on me after the Euros. That was not a nice feeling.”I felt some of it was a bit harsh on me. I felt like maybe a scapegoat.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”When I reviewed the games, I felt my form had been pretty good.”I lost my smile after the Euros when it came to playing for England because I felt I was a mistreated in comparison to what I contributed. I was a little sorry for myself.”Bellingham, who won 36 of his 40 England caps under Gareth Southgate, shone in this month’s wins over Greece and Ireland and he made a point of thanking interim boss Lee Carsley as he hit top form.Carsley, who is replaced by Thomas Tuchel in January, brought in a host of new players during his six-game spell.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSBellingham scored twice at the Euros – against Serbia and an overhead kick against SlovakiaCredit: GettySpeaking at Anfield on Tuesday night, Bellingham insisted: “I play my best football when I’m free to roam.”The smile is back now. That camp with a lot of new faces brought out the joy in my game again and you could see that in the two games.Moment Jude Bellingham gives Arsenal transfer hope after fan asks him to join Gunners”In general, I had not lost my smile in a Real Madrid shirt. I am annoyed and upset when we lose but it is never a case of being unhappy.”I’m the luckiest lad in the world to play for the biggest club in the world and represent my country. It was more to do with how I was treated at the Euros — but the smile is back.”Bellingham also claimed Vinicius Jr should have won the Ballon d’Or ahead of Manchester City’s Rodri.Bellingham, who finished third, said: “That’s nothing on Rodri, he’s a brilliant player… it was just about our season. When we won the Champions League, that was our Ballon d’Or.” More

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      Onana once looked like another Man Utd flop but is now one of Prem’s best keepers and making huge difference off pitch

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      FROM looking like just another expensive flop to one of the best goalkeepers in the Prem.It has been some year for Andre Onana, arguably Manchester United’s most improved player.Andre Onana has stepped up his game after a difficult debut season at Man UtdOnana kept out Liam Delap on several occasions on SundayOnana became the subject of scrutiny after several high profile howlers last seasonIn fact, Onana is leading the race for the Golden Glove with five clean sheets in 12 Prem games this season,.This is one more than Liverpool’s Alisson, Everton’s Jordan Pickford, Arsenal’s David Raya and Nottingham Forest stopper Matz Sels.Although Onana, 28, saw Ipswich’s Omari Hutchinson find a way past him to level in Sunday’s 1-1 draw, Ruben Amorim would have been staring at defeat in his first game as United boss but for his keeper.The Cameroonian made two brilliant saves to deny Liam Delap.READ MORE ON MAN UTDAt one time you only needed to get it on target to beat Onana, signed in a £47.2million deal. He arrived at Old Trafford in the summer of 2023 with a big reputation having just reached the Champions League final with Inter Milan, losing 1-0 to Manchester City.But eyebrows were already being raised in pre-season when he called out former skipper Harry Maguire after conceding a goal in a friendly with Borussia Dortmund in Las Vegas.United were quickly looking like they had gambled and lost, having let David de Gea leave when his deal ran out.Most read in FootballFOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALSIn Onana’s first outing at Old Trafford in a pre-season game against French club Lens he was lobbed from 50 yards.Then in the opening match of that Prem season he was very lucky not to concede a late penalty after clearing out Wolves’ Sasa Kalajdzic.Man Utd player ratings vs Ipswich The next month Onana allowed a weak shot from Bayern Munich’s Leroy Sane to crawl under him in a 4-3 Champions League defeat in Germany. He was recruited for his distribution skills as well as his shot-stopping but a hospital pass to Casemiro led to a red card for the Brazilian in a 3-2 home defeat to Galatasaray.He conceded two savable free-kicks in the 3-3 return against the Turkish side, having let another shot squirm under his body against Brentford.Onana admitted he found the switch to a different country, league and team a problem at first. But United fans would eventually see why Erik ten Hag signed his former Ajax No 1.By the end of his debut campaign he had made more saves than any other keeper in the Premier League with 149.United are a lowly 12th now after the Portman Road draw but Onana boasts the most league shut-outs.Onana has the most clean sheets in the Prem this season as United sit 12thHe looks more like an athlete than when he arrived and has grown into someone United can rely on.Onana has been achieving things off the field, too — yesterday the international players’ union Fifpro gave him the Player Impact Award.That is for setting up the Andre Onana Foundation, which provides free medical care and surgeries for underprivileged children and adults in his native Cameroon and other parts of sub-Saharan Africa.Doctors have performed more than 1,200 operations since 2021. The foundation also provides schools for orphans.Onana said: “The foundation means a lot to me. It makes me see things differently.READ MORE SUN STORIES“You see people who have nothing, yet they look happier than people who have everything. “They didn’t want to be in that position but destiny made it that way and they are making the best out of that situation.”Man Utd ratings vs Ipswich as Onana saves Amorim from embarrassment in first game as bossMANCHESTER UNITED began the Ruben Amorim era with a 1-1 draw away at Ipswich.Marcus Rashford needed just 81 seconds to put the Red Devils in front at Portman Road, tapping home an Amad Diallo cross.But Ipswich hit back when Omari Hutchinson’s strike flew in via a deflection off Noussair Mazraoui.And it was the newly-promoted side who looked likelier to get a winner in the second half.Here is how SunSport’s Charlie Wyett saw the performances of the Man Utd players…ANDRE ONANA – 7/10United’s best player. Two key stops to deny Liam Delap but no chance for the deflected Omari Hutchinson goal.Then delivered an 87th minute save to keep out an effort from Conor Chaplin.NOUSSAIR MAZRAOUI – 5Slotted in on the right of the three-man defence but unfortunate with the deflection for the goal.MATTHIJS DE LIGT – 5Has been suspect this season and will probably be better suited to a back three although still given a tough time by Delap.JONNY EVANS – 5The 36-year-old was targeted by Ipswich for his lack of pace and no surprise he was replaced.AMAD DIALLO – 6Did incredibly well to bomb past Jens Cajuste and deliver the cross for Rashford’s early goal but offered little else.CHRISTIAN ERIKSEN – 5Some nice touches going forward but too lightweight in this position in front of the back three.CASEMIRO – 4Lucky to start ahead of Manuel Ugarte and was really poor.Struggled throughout before being subbed and could maybe have got a block to the Hutchinson shot.DIOGO DALOT – 5Not suited to left wing-back although stayed there when Luke Shaw arrived because the English international replaced Evans in the back three.BRUNO FERNANDES – 5Some of his link-up play was fine but United need a captain who can inspire this team and Fernandes is not the man.Sent a free-kick flashing past the post with 12 minutes left.ALEJANDRO GARNACHO – 5Twice called over by Ruben Amorim in the first half for instructions.Denied by a decent save from Aro Muric 50 seconds into the second half.MARCUS RASHFORD – 6Criticised for his basketball trip to New York so to score after 80 seconds was two fingers up at his critics – but did not offer much after that.SubsUgarte (for Casemiro 56 mins) – 6Shaw (for Evans 56 mins) – 6Hojlund (for Rashford 67 mins) – 5Zirkzee ( for Eriksen 67 mins) – 5Mount (for Garnacho 87 mins) – 5 More