Man United first team coach Benni McCarthy defends David de Gea’s errors

De Gea could leave United this summer after being omitted from retained list

Man United first team coach Benni McCarthy defends David de Gea’s errors

Stephen Oladehinde 11:03 - 08.06.2023

Benni McCarthy, Man United's first team coach has stood up in defence of David De Gea after making many errors this season, leading to a lot of criticism.

The Spaniard, whose contract at Old Trafford expires at the end of the month and is expected to renew his contract, has drawn criticism for a series of high-profile errors this season.

De Gea had a good season with Manchester United, winning the Golden Glove award with 17 clean sheets but also made a lot of costly errors with one of those errors leading to United being knocked out of the Europa League.

McCarthy, a South African who Ten Hag hired to work with United's attackers in July, has stepped up to defend De Gea saying they should not let go of him.

David De Gea makes a stunning save against Brighton
David De Gea makes a stunning save against Brighton

De Gea still the best goalkeeper says McCarthy

McCarthy still believes David De Gea is still one of the best goalkeepers in the world regardless of his errors this season.

Speaking to 947 Joburg, which was reported by Daily Mail, McCarthy said, “He kept 17 clean sheets in the league. Yes, of course, you're going to concede but to win the Golden Glove for yet another season is remarkable.

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“You see how difficult the league is. I understand everyone has a bad game here and there but it doesn't stop him being one of the best goalkeepers I have seen or worked with. He is unbelievable.

“I get to see first-hand more than what most people get to see. You see it only on a Saturday, you see a player make a mistake and the critics hit the roof.

“But I get to spend every single day with him and he is an unbelievable guy, a great lad, very intelligent and one of the best goalkeepers I have seen. It would be a crime if Man United lose a goalkeeper like David de Gea.”

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Man United in search of another keeper 

Manchester United are currently looking for another goalkeeper to challenge De Gea after making costly errors in games against Brentford and West Ham in the league.

He was also criticised for failing to react quickly to Ilkay Gundogan's winning goal for Manchester City in Saturday's FA Cup final.

When asked if De Gea would be at Man United next season, Ten Hag said, “Yes, but I will not say he'll always be my No 1 because, in a club like Man United, there must be competition in all positions. You can't do it with 11 players, It is impossible. You need double positions.” 

The Red Devils continue their search for new players in the transfer window as they look to rebuild their squad ahead of next season.