According to Theathletic, Onana's hamstring injury has not yet recovered and he has been training alone until Sunday and is unable to play in Arsenal. In such a situation, Baindel will guard the goal for the Red Devils.

In early July, Onana failed to participate in Manchester United's preseason after suffering a hamstring injury. Although he has always hoped to return from injury in time to participate in the first round of the new season, the 29-year-old goalkeeper has only participated in three training sessions.

Since joining Manchester United from Inter Milan in 2023, Onana has played 72 of Manchester United's 76 games in the past two seasons. However, in the last seven games of the 2024-25 season, he missed four times and started by Baindel. Last season, Baindel performed well in the third round of the FA Cup, who saved Odgao's penalty in regular time and then saved Havertz's shot in the penalty shootout. Since joining Manchester United from Fenerbahce in 2023, Baindel has played 11 games for Manchester United.