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I struggle to think that there has ever been a greater keeper.
Could be the best keeper in history if he keeps going at this rate. We need to start winning big trophies or he does need to leave for somewhere that will, as hard as it is to say that.Best keeper in the world by miles, and best player in the premier league.
He has to be from another planet
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Agree with this. Neuer was the best keeper from around 2012-2015 but for the last two years De Gea has been better, though the difference is not as far off as I think some here would say. Neuer has his strengths over De Gea, which is ability on the ball and acting as a sweeper. People may want to deride that ability as it is not the classical form of goalkeeping but you cannot deny that its adds a completely different dimension to the defense (and subsequently, the attack) of a team. Having a keeper who can confidently play as high up as Neuer does allows the team to apply that extra bit of pressure in midfield that can make them dominant, as Germany and Bayern have been. Neuer, De Gea and Buffon belong in the top tier with Lloris, Oblak, Ter Stegen, Cortoius a level below.He's the best goalkeeeper atm, i'm looking forward to seeing Neuer back in action so it could become a battle again, but god knows whether he can make a full recovery again.
Anyway, i think when it comes down to shot-shopping he's probably the best i've ever seen, but his ability on the ball isn't as good as Neuers'. It's the same old question, but his job is to prevent goals from happening, so it's all good for United.
In contrast to someone like Neuer, De Gea has to make a lot of saves, i think he currently ranks number 2 in the league. Another question would be is it easier to be put constantly under pressure, or to constantly keep awake to not miss the big save every 5 games or so.
United are lucky to have him and De Gea looks like he's enjoing his time here. If i were to get a flock these days, his name would be my choice. Morever he doesn't do scandals nor does he make trouble, perfect professional and Ferguson's last hurrah to show the world he's figured out how to spot the perfect keeper.
Jesus H. Christ, don't remind me! I actually wince at the very thought of what a close call that was..To me Van Gaal is the worst coach in United recent history by just accepting to sell De Gea. Who is De Gea to United.
The best player in United better than Pogba.
A player who doesn't complain.
A player with zero fuss.
A player who gives you 8 - 10 every game.
A player who believes playing for United is a privilege.
A player who in those years in United no person connected to United has complained about him, not playing time, contract talks, salary tantrums either to the manager, board or anything.
A Paul Scholes in modern time.
Pretty sure he was joking, no? He said Joel Pereira was the 2nd best because he would be on the bench instead of DDG.Mouriniho claims in an interview today that Degea is the third best keeper in the club.
He said whoever he currently selects in the lineup is the best keeper. So that's Romero for today, with Pereira second. Think he was trying to be funnyMouriniho claims in an interview today that Degea is the third best keeper in the club.
This is brilliant, a reminder for anyone not to write anyone off from 2 games.I found this article on him from 2011 - https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/265100/New-boy-David-De-Gea-will-keep-making-mistakes
Funny how we can look back on it now, There were some people comparing him to Taibi.This is brilliant, a reminder for anyone not to write anyone off from 2 games.
So he's pretty good then, right?
Who is LVG, Mourinho, SAF etc. to force players to stay? none of them do that. They have all let players they would like to keep be sold.To me Van Gaal is the worst coach in United recent history by just accepting to sell De Gea. Who is De Gea to United.
The best player in United better than Pogba.
A player who doesn't complain.
A player with zero fuss.
A player who gives you 8 - 10 every game.
A player who believes playing for United is a privilege.
A player who in those years in United no person connected to United has complained about him, not playing time, contract talks, salary tantrums either to the manager, board or anything.
A Paul Scholes in modern time.
De Gea's contract was running down. Didn't have much option when De Gea wanted to go at the time - like Mourinho doesn't stand in the way if a player of his wants to leave.To me Van Gaal is the worst coach in United recent history by just accepting to sell De Gea. Who is De Gea to United.
The best player in United better than Pogba.
A player who doesn't complain.
A player with zero fuss.
A player who gives you 8 - 10 every game.
A player who believes playing for United is a privilege.
A player who in those years in United no person connected to United has complained about him, not playing time, contract talks, salary tantrums either to the manager, board or anything.
A Paul Scholes in modern time.
Tbh, De Gea wanted to leave. I think he would have left even if we had Mourinho back then and won a title. van Gaal's eccentricity just sped up the process and made him desperate to leave. In a way, Dave was way ahead of everyone in knowing LvG would only take us down and not up!To me Van Gaal is the worst coach in United recent history by just accepting to sell De Gea. Who is De Gea to United.
The best player in United better than Pogba.
A player who doesn't complain.
A player with zero fuss.
A player who gives you 8 - 10 every game.
A player who believes playing for United is a privilege.
A player who in those years in United no person connected to United has complained about him, not playing time, contract talks, salary tantrums either to the manager, board or anything.
A Paul Scholes in modern time.
Tbh, De Gea wanted to leave. I think he would have left even if we had Mourinho back then and won a title. van Gaal's eccentricity just sped up the process and made him desperate to leave. In a way, Dave was way ahead of everyone in knowing LvG would only take us down and not up!
Have to say that I lost a bit of love for him when he tried to leave for almost nothing (though he couldn't be blamed considering the state of our club at the time), but as he did sign a contract afterwards and has been professional, its' fine with me now. Not that what I think is important, I suppose, he will be adored as long as he keeps putting in these performances.
I think Thierry likes him