The Cameroon international was at blame for each of his team’s three goals allowed in Wednesday’s devastating Champions League tie with Galatasaray.

When United plays Newcastle at St. James’ Park this evening, Onana is anticipated to start despite putting in another unsettling performance.

Ten Hag went so far as to say that Onana is presently the second-best goalkeeper in the Premier League and that he and his team still have complete faith in the £50 million summer acquisition from Inter.

Ten Hag says he cannot let Onana’s form fluctuate too much on a constant basis, even though he has faith in the seasoned Tom Heaton and another summer addition, Altay Bayindir, in reserve for United.

“That will not happen,” he said. “This dressing room is together. Football is a game of mistakes and everyone can make mistakes. But this team has to cover that so we will operate.

“Nobody is undroppable, that is also clear. We have a strong belief that he will help us win trophies.”

Onana, who departed international football after the World Cup due to a disagreement with head coach Rigobert Song, is anticipated to be called into Cameroon’s squad for the Africa Cup of Nations in January.

If called up, the 27-year-old might miss four Premier League games. According to some reports, Onana is now worried he would not make the United squad at that period.

When asked if a decision had been made on his involvement thus far, Ten Hag replied, “When they call him, he has to go. But we are in talks.”

Marcus Rashford, who was suspended and missed the midweek drama, will be eligible for Saturday’s United match against Newcastle.