The Manchester City manager singled out Andre Onana for praise during the goalkeeper's time at Inter Milan and has done so again ahead of facing Man United.
Pep Guardiola expects Andre Onana's midweek penalty save to provide a much-needed mental boost ahead of Sunday's 191st Manchester derby.
Since arriving in a £47.2million deal from Inter Milan over the summer, Onana has endured a tough start to life in England and has committed several errors. The Cameroon international has seemed short of confidence in recent weeks, also struggling with the ball at his feet.ALSO READ: Onana breaks silence on deleted Garnacho social media post
"I remember we have a common friend who spoke very highly of him but personally I met him in Amsterdam," Guardiola said of Onana. "He's an exceptional player and now at United.
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