Fans online are in complete disbelief after seeing what Andre Onana did during the first half of Manchester United’s match against Liverpool.

Liverpool opened the score at Old Trafford in the 23rd minute with a corner kick, which Luis Diaz completed neatly after Darwin Nunez’s header.

The visitors had further chances to double their lead, including Mohamed Salah’s effort from the edge of the box, which Onana saved.

On commentary, Jamie Carragher lamented Onana’s failure to catch the ball as he conceded another corner.

on the dismay of fans, the Manchester United goalkeeper rubbed Vaseline on his gloves prior to taking the set-piece.

Andre Onana applies vaseline on his gloves. Image: Sky Sports.Onana’s use of Vaseline on his gloves drew criticism on social media, with many questioning the stopper’s decision.

One X user wrote: “Er, was that Onana putting Vaseline on his gloves…”

A second tweeted: “Hold on!? Why is Onana sticking Vaseline on his gloves? How does lubing your grip up help you catch the ball?”

A third added: “Anyone else notice Onana rubbing Vaseline on his gloves between corners? I’ve never seen that by a goalkeeper personally.”

A fourth exclaimed: “HOLD ON. Why is Onana putting Vaseline on his gloves???????”‘

A fifth said: “Can anyone who plays or coaches explain to me why Onana just whacked loads of Vaseline on his gloves?”

Another commented: “Onana putting Vaseline on his gloves!? Surely that’s the absolute opposite you want your GK gloves to be doing.”

However, there is a legitimate reason why goalkeepers apply Vaseline on their gloves: it acts as a sealant, keeping moisture out.