Speaking about the goalkeeping situation at Man United, Paul Scholes told BT Sport: “I think it’s always awkward when you’re trying to keep two goalkeepers happy.
“I was in a team that tried to replace Peter Schmeichel for years and it wasn’t until we got Edwin van der Sar, five or six years later, until it seemed to settle down again. Who’s number one here?
“Ole’s said both of them, he’s clearly wrong. I think he couldn’t wait to give Dean Henderson a chance and with David de Gea’s girlfriend or wife having a baby, it gave him the opportunity to play Dean Henderson, which he’s done.
“I think the number one is the one that plays in Premier League games. Has Dean Henderson totally convinced Ole? I think he’s got a big chance to do it, I don’t think he has over the past five or six games.
“You have to say, David is a quality keeper, the service he’s given to United. What he did for four or five years when United were really struggling.
“They could’ve been a mid-table team without him. He’s lost a bit of form and a bit of confidence, but I wouldn’t write him off.”
Solskjaer has refused to name his undisputed no.1 and spoken about how grateful he is to have two top quality goalkeepers at United. Henderson has reportedly recognized as the new No.1 within the club, but De Gea’s promising showing against Granada might cause the gaffer another headache before the Tottenham Hotspur game at the weekend.
