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“ We should say we have a great goalkeeper ”: Spain coach Luis Enrique praises David de Gea after Manchester United’s cap, under pressure, signals a return to form in the Liga de the Nations with Germany
- Luis Enrique praised David de Gea after impressing for Spain versus Germany
- Enrique feels that some of the criticism De Gea has received are unjustified
- De Gea faces a battle to keep his place in Manchester United’s starting lineup
Luis Enrique has jumped to the defense of Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea under pressure.
The 29-year-old has received a considerable amount of criticism after making some high-profile mistakes with United.
However, he was in inspired form during Spain’s 1-1 draw against Germany in the Nations League on Thursday when he made some impressive saves, including one to frustrate Leroy Sane.
Luis Enrique has praised David de Gea after the goalkeeper impressed for Spain on Thursday
Enrique stressed that De Gea deserves more praise and said that Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga is in a similar situation when it comes to intense scrutiny of his performances.
‘He [De Gea] He has played many games like this in England, ‘said Enrique, according to Marca.
“We monitor him closely, but he and Kepa are in the news if they make a mistake. They’re used to it.
“With the game he has played, we should say that we have a great goalkeeper.
I will encourage you not to fall apart and it is a position that I demand a lot from.
But since the press makes them pass so bad, I treat them with more affection.
“They both know that their mistakes are more noticeable than those of other players, but they are used to it.”
Enrique said that some of the criticism the Manchester United goalkeeper receives is unjustified
De Gea, who made some excellent saves, faces a battle to retain his place as United’s number one
De Gea faces a battle to retain his spot as United’s first-choice goalkeeper next season, with Dean Henderson returning from his loan stint at Sheffield United.
The highly regarded Henderson has signed a new contract with United, but stressed that he will not be willing to substitute for De Gea.
Spain will be back in action on Sunday when they host Ukraine in another Nations League clash, and De Gea hopes to make a big impact again.
Attention will then turn to the intriguing goalkeeping situation at United, but De Gea proved for Spain that he is still capable of producing impressive performances.
Former United defender Gary Neville believes De Gea will start the season as United’s first-choice blocker.
Neville told Sky Sports: ‘De Gea definitely starts off as No. 1 because there was a point where Ole could have dropped him towards the end of the season.
“However, he stayed with him at the time and we are only about four weeks later.”
