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Former Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher praised David de Gea after the Spanish goalkeeper showed signs of what he was like in the Champions League win against PSG on Tuesday night.
De Gea, who after some difficult seasons is now under pressure from No. 2 goalkeeper Dean Henderson, made a series of crucial saves for United to secure three crucial points against last season’s runner-up in Paris.
Marcus Rashford was the hero after his latest win, but Fletcher took note of the performance of Spanish international De Gea and emphasized the importance of the goalkeeper in an impressive victory at Parc des Princes.
‘People wonder why [Dean] Henderson stayed close, and went to shove David [De Gea]” Fletcher told BT Sport after the game.
‘[Sergio] Romero was always happy to be number two. His performance tonight was fantastic. Dena Henderson is a threat, but she has a lot to learn. “
Henderson spent the last two seasons on loan at Sheffield United, but signed a new long-term contract in the summer at Old Trafford, with De Gea’s place in the starting XI apparently threatened by the English goalkeeper.
But De Gea, who has been with the club since 2011, has been Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s starting goalkeeper in the Premier League so far this season, further solidifying his place with an excellent display on Tuesday.
Former United defender Rio Ferdinand praised Solskjaer for sticking with his man so far this season.
He [David de Gea] he had a period where he made mistakes, it wasn’t just a game, ” Ferdinand said.
‘But Ole [Gunnar Solskjaer] He backed it up, for which Ole deserves credit too.
Bruno Fernandes, his club’s captain for the first time, had given United the lead in the first half after a penalty again, but last season’s runner-up PSG tied after Anthony Martial headed in his own goal from a corner in minute 55.
But amid an open final to the contest, Rashford brilliantly converted the corner to secure victory and three points for Solskjaer’s team in their first Champions League game.
Source: m.allfootballapp.com
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