Are Matic's comments on Onana justified?

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After Nemanja Matic labelled Andre Onana "one of the worst goalkeepers in Manchester United's history", we asked you whether his comments are justified.

This is what you said:

Ben: I think Matic makes a fair point. OK, Onana probably isn't the worst in United history but he hasn't justified the hefty price tag and for me personally I would still have had David de Gea and Dean Henderson at the club.

George: Though Matic's statement is harsh, we can't deny the fact that Onana has been the worst signing of a goalkeeper by United for keepers who have played more than 10 games for the club. He doesn't fill the defence with confidence and his ball-playing has been poor for a keeper signed for his ball-playing skill.

Jay: What Onana said did not warrant such a personal attack. Matic is bang out of order here. Not that he was that good for United - slow, ineffective and weak at times. You don't throw stones in glasshouses.

Jamie: Definitely on a par with Massimo Taibi! Dreadful keeper! Insulting to think there are reserve keepers in the league the are better than Onana. Shouldn't play again this season let alone next.

John: I get the wobbles every time there is a shot or a set piece. Onana is too slow with distribution and doesn't command his square. I agree.

Peter: Matic was wrong to say those things about United's current keeper. Yes we have had better all round keepers in the past, but they have had much better players in front of them and probably one of the best managers of all time in Sir Alex Ferguson. So let Matic be judgemental on how it was, not comparing with a present day weak team.

Joe: Matic has a valid point. Onana's shot stopping is poor. He has a real weakness against low shots near to his right. He was bought for his footwork. But for Man Utd has retreated backwards. Need to sell him.

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