Mistakes raise questions about David de Gea future at Manchester United next season.
David De Gea has Manchester United ‘s number one goalkeeper for over a decade. but it seems Now the future of the player in the Old Trafford place begins to have more question marks.
In the last league game that Manchester United defeated West Ham United at the London Stadium 1-0 on May 7, de Gea was attacked heavily. Was a key part of the “Red Devils” defeat after deflecting Said Benrahma ‘s long shot into an incredible own goal.
Meanwhile, the former Atletico Madrid goalkeeper in La Liga has made four mistakes in all competitions this season. Which is the highest number among the goalkeepers in the Premier League, along with Tottenham Hotspur’s French goalkeeper Hugo Lloris .
In February, De Gea had said in an interview that Negotiating a new contract with Manchester United to replace the old one that expires this summer. going well But for football fans, “Red Devils” and many gurus may think that It must be time for some change.
Former Liverpool , Spurs and Stoke City striker Peter Crouch said: “If he’s in talks over a new contract but made a mistake like that It didn’t make things any better. He has been a top-class goalkeeper over the years. But now it feels like He is making big mistakes in a lot of important games.
“David de Gea always has missed shots that we don’t expect. It’s a mistake you can’t fix. It was a terrible mistake.”
While Jermaine Genas, a former Newcastle United and Spurs midfielder, added: “It was a shock, Manchester United had total control of the game. And he let the opponent score easily. He has to recognize his mistakes himself.”
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand said: “It was a terrible mistake. He will take full responsibility for that. His left foot might be a little slippery. But that’s not an excuse. He can touch the ball. It’s as if He didn’t extend his hand all the way to flick the ball. and only use the fingertips to touch the ball.”
Manchester United since joining from Atletico Madrid in 2011
and has enjoyed considerable success, winning the club’s Player of the Year award four times and guiding the club to silverware. Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup and Europa League
On the side of Erik ten Hag, Manchester United manager still came out to defend De Gea, saying that losing is everyone’s responsibility and that the pineapple gatekeeper Keep a clean sheet in the league up to 15 games this season. Which is the most of all goals, it indicates the excellence as well.
Ten Hag stated: “Mistakes are part of football. And in this team you have to deal with it. and come back Because it’s a team sport. Throughout this season he has kept the most clean sheets. And we work together as a team. It can happen, it’s football, but everyone has to take responsibility.
However, De Gea’s contract is about to expire after the season. And with the mistake against West Ham, Ferdinand sees Ten Hag having to make a big decision about becoming United’s No 1 next year.
Ferdinand said: “There are a lot of question marks about him. I’m thinking Is he good enough to play the way Erik ten Hag wants? In terms of slashing the door Today he made a mistake. But that’s not the point for me to ask him.”
“Is he a good enough footballer to play for Manchester United next year? The only person who can answer is Erik ten Hag and we will know at the end of the season.”