Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher believes that Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea is not good enough on the ball.
De Gea made two horrendous mistakes in United's 4-0 loss against Brentford last weekend. He let Josh Dasilva's shot slip under him for the first goal as early as the 10th minute.
A dreadful pass to an under-pressure Christian Eriksen meant Brentford got hold of the ball inside the penalty area. They used it well to punish Manchester United with a second goal at the 18-minute mark.
Carragher discussed how new United manager Erik ten Hag's style requires the goalkeeper to be efficient on the ball. However, he doesn't see De Gea as that player as he stated on Sky Sports (quoted by Manchester Evening News):
"I go back to how important Ten Hag sees his goalkeeper, on the ball. For him, he thinks he has a back three and the goalkeeper is a player. But the problem is, this goalkeeper is not good enough on the ball, yet."
De Gea is one of the finest shot stoppers in the Premier league. However, his distribution and ability on the ball remains an area to be questioned. In fact, he has not played for Spain for over a year, with Luis Enrique preferring Athletic Bilbao custodian Unai Simon.
Carragher further went on to explain how De Gea often panics on the ball, which is a point of concern. He said:
"He wants to give the goalkeeper angles - the idea is fine, but I just think the player he has got in there is not good enough to do it. De Gea has just given the ball away to Fred [against Brighton]... De Gea was a bit unnerved by that, and he panics and goes long."
Manchester United set to face Liverpool this weekend
Manchester United will have to showcase some serious improvements to their recent form as they take on Liverpool this weekend in the Premier League.
The Anfield-based side are not in their best form as they have drawn both of their league games this season. They drew 2-2 against Fulham on Matchday 1 and played out a 1-1 draw against Crystal Palace last weekend. However, they can get right back on track with a win at Old Trafford against a struggling United side on Monday (August 21).
Liverpool thrashed United 5-0 in their last league visit. Manchester United need to avoid a result of the same kind as they have already conceded six goals in their first two Premier League games.
FrankUtd
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As a city fan I have to agree with the Liverpool fan, don’t be stupid
At the moment the only person that has been proven to be stupid are the Manchester City and Liverpool fans who thought the own the whole world. Manchester City is next on my list. I can’t wait for this match.
Beautifulboy
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adapting to a new system is the hardest project on earth , it is not an easy journey for the players as well after all the work put in ❤️🩹
Yea true
MwenePuta
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You're right, Carrager...
LIVERPOOLIAN_INTER
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As a city fan I have to agree with the Liverpool fan, don’t be stupid
Good Sir. I’m the @LIVERPOOLIAN_INTER. I run around with a splinter, and my favourite Centre Back is Mathias Ginter🧏🏾♂️💯
Sunji1
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Yes I agreed
ficbcdeklo
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united would soon get to their best am sure of this statement am making.
hedaikmtyz
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this is
Rehdimprz
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Erik with his record
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you guys are really funny 😆
nuabklmny
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😂😂😂
Titicam
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Donkey man please concentrate on Liverpool and Nunez issues
rehaekorty
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agree 100%
NAFRIENDEM
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19 more clubs in epl to talk about but none as bad as man u at the moment.
well say something good about them
besacelmpy
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carragher ! close your mouth nobody believes what you saying again from the day you said this real madrid team have no chance and will definitely not win the champions league.
Madrid was pure luck.
besacelmpy
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Not good on ball? Have you ever watched baby feet alisson? He's made equal number of errors like De Gea
'baby feet' got golden glove you tool.
ksantos
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That's an Honest verdict Jamie
quayvz
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Its time to replace DDG
Ikm33
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Not good on ball? Have you ever watched baby feet alisson? He's made equal number of errors like De Gea
Naycdknr
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the goalkeeper responsibility is to prevent goals from scoring. Yes he had a bad game the last time which every player do. As a Manchester united player slip up the entire media live on it. Give Manchester United and the players a break. They are 19 more clubs to talk about.
19 more clubs in epl to talk about but none as bad as man u at the moment.
21741774(deleted)
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help me help me dem dey carry me go were I no know
Dahacinrz
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De Gea is actually not very good and it’s unfortunate that it has taken the club this long to realize. Even the fans have been misled to believe he is some sort of high performer when in fact his statistics are quite dismal.
AKKayina
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David De Gae will make good saves every game, yet he will also make silly mistake every single games that will cost man utd conceeded every matches.
teeacdlpr
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De gea is another problem to man u. He is another maguire but with small issues
he was always overrated
dominant-S
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This time we will whip Liverpool Ass.
no doubt about it. we're beating them plain.
Beatsbybox
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De Gea has never been good on the ball. More excuses
राजन
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Erik with his record
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200 years with 3 game loading
Santoshjji
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the only this Carragher is good at these days is talking irrelevant nonsense
this time he true ddg isnt good on the ball
micarger
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De gea is another problem to man u. He is another maguire but with small issues
plus if uve noted,he rarely comes for the ball in corners either to save or punch
NAFRIENDEM
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the goalkeeper responsibility is to prevent goals from scoring. Yes he had a bad game the last time which every player do. As a Manchester united player slip up the entire media live on it. Give Manchester United and the players a break. They are 19 more clubs to talk about.
dubbcioruy
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This time we will whip Liverpool Ass.
As a city fan I have to agree with the Liverpool fan, don’t be stupid
AbdulZaks008
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Erik with his record
FrankUtd
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Mr Stupido you will see how wrong you will be Monday[Crylaugh]
Till then
zebaelmy
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...this I have to agree with you, spot on observation.
LIVERPOOLIAN_INTER
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This time we will whip Liverpool Ass.
Mr Stupido you will see how wrong you will be Monday[Crylaugh]
FrankUtd
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This time we will whip Liverpool Ass.
blackboyv
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the only this Carragher is good at these days is talking irrelevant nonsense
AbdulhakMasud1
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de gea should be number 2 next season... get a proper goalie who can distribute the ball... you can't have de gea on the goal and play it from the back ... impossible... meslier is a good option
Zohbcdikmn
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Talk about Liverpool forget united
yabbciopsy
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kkkkk they only see bad
Amauche
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I thinking another man United problem is their fans tbh Just one match that De gea didn’t save the day he’s now the worse GK in premier league😂 🤦♂️confused mf
Fakcklmr
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carragher ! close your mouth nobody believes what you saying again from the day you said this real madrid team have no chance and will definitely not win the champions league.
wisdomboy33
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over 12yr u didn't see he not good with ball on he leg please go and look 4 a team to manage u goat u talk too much as if u where better in ur time
diuekmpuyz
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Coming soon.
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adapting to a new system is the hardest project on earth , it is not an easy journey for the players as well after all the work put in ❤️🩹
yuudmnstyz
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Hmm...Carragher has just made one logical analysis. Become almost all of his analyses are always sentimental and unlogical
nuycdlrty
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De gea is another problem to man u. He is another maguire but with small issues
he exaggerates his saves so they look like better saves he cant pass either
Akinajayi1
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Even if Guardiola or klopp coach this manutd team with these same players, they will also struggle. The players are the cancer and they have to be flushed out
Beautifulboy
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Coming soon.
Kessiemartins
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De gea is another problem to man u. He is another maguire but with small issues