United need to move on from DDG ?
ETH’s first season as Manchester United saw new faces who have helped recapture optimism at Old Trafford, with the likes of Casemiro, Christian Eriksen and Lisandro Martínez slotting into the starting XI, and there’s more to come from Tyrell Malacia and Antony in seasons to follow. One position that wasn’t altered by way of a starter in 2022-23 was the GK, with DDG still entrusted between the sticks, as he has been since 2011-12.
Despite pulling off key saves throughout the campaign and moving up the all-time Premier League clean sheet rankings as he won the Premier League Golden Glove, the Spaniard’s place in the starting line-up has been called into question on numerous occasions, namely due to his distribution and unwillingness to sweep behind his backline.
Roy Keane has been a frequent critic and, despite seeing DDG handed his Golden Glove trophy, was typically blunt, saying: “I’d move him on quickly, De Gea. He wouldn’t be for me. He’s not going to get Man United back winning trophies, absolutely not. This idea of everyone patting him on the head is just ridiculous.”
Remember the Keane said years ago that McFred can't win you the league and McT not United standard...
Also, DDG’s contract expires at the end of this season, which hardly strengthens his case.
Couple of alternatives who can replace long serving DDG is Raya and Costa... adding their stats for you to see.
DDG could yet have a heroic impact in the FA Cup final, and maybe that’d be enough to secure a breakthrough in negotiations for a new contract. But the narrative of ETH’s tenure so far has been progress, both in terms of team identity and seasonal objectives. If United are to truly embrace this new era, then replacing their GK would be one of the most obvious steps.
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