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Manchester United goalkeeper Altay Bayindir will be backed by Turkish boss Vincenzo Montella if he is forced into action this weekend.
Andre Onana is doubtful for United’s meeting with Everton due to a pelvic injury he suffered while playing for Cameroon, meaning Bayindir – signed from Fenerbahce for £4.3million in the summer – could make his Goodison Park debut on Sunday in the Premier League.
Bayindir replaced the injured Ugurcan Cakir shortly after the half-hour mark in Turkey’s 1-1 draw with Wales and the 25-year-old made an excellent impression, making a particularly fine save from Brennan Johnson in the second half.
“He did very well in our games against Germany and Wales,” Montella said. “He is a young goalkeeper and I expect and hope that he can gain great experience at United. I hope he can play in the first team, which will give him even more experience and that he will be even better when he comes back to us.’
Onana was substituted late in Friday’s 3-0 win over Mauritius and the Cameroon FA confirmed he had withdrawn from the squad for Tuesday’s match against Libya.
Altay Bayindir has been backed to impress for Man United if he is needed against Everton
The Turkey international came on and impressed against Wales on Tuesday evening
Andre Onana is doubtful for Man United’s visit to Goodison Park after a pelvic injury
Onana returned to Great Britain on Sunday evening after withdrawing from the Cameroon squad. He will undergo medical tests with United staff this week before a decision is made on his availability for Everton.
United boss Erik ten Hag must also wait anxiously for Marcus Rashford, who limped off as England recorded a 2-0 win over Malta.
Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw, Tyrell Malacia, Jonny Evans, Casemiro, Christian Eriksen, Amad Diallo and Rasmus Hojlund are all currently injured.