Luis Enrique has jumped to the defence of David de Gea following his costly mistake as Spain were defeated 1-0 by Ukraine in the Nations League on Tuesday.
Spain were stunned by Ukraine late on in Kiev when the under-fire Manchester United goalkeeper was caught out of position in his area before Viktor Tsygankov capitalised and struck home with De Gea in no man's land.
De Gea's latest error has put him under the spotlight even further, but Enrique was quick to downplay the mistake, instead claiming that blaming his No 1 has become an 'obsession' and a 'turn on' for his critics.
'Blaming De Gea is an obsession and has become a turn on,' Enrique said during a post match interview with El Chiringuito.
'The responsibility for each goal belongs to the whole team. We need to improve and create more scoring chances.
'I am happy with what I have seen today within the squad that opinion has not changed.'
Spain's defeat follows their narrow 1-0 victory over Switzerland at home in the Nations League last time out just four days ago.
Since returning to his role as Spain boss, Enrique has endured a mixed time at the helm - winning two and drawing as many, while losing the once.
Enrique will be desperate for an improvement from his Spain side during the next international break, when they see out the year against Holland in a friendly, before two Nations League fixtures against Switzerland and Germany in November.
huyaeilps
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they should let kepa to play
Etibaba
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Since Iker Casillas Spain are yet to get a competent goal keeper.
Azeezbasit
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You better go and beg PIQUE to join Ramos back at the national team
priscaampah
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were was he going
Genesis_Blue
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And Ole Will Start De Gea Ahead of Henderson Vs Newcastle 🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️
mimbdeinou
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Pogba out and Degea
mimbdeinou
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mimbdeinou
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mimbdeinou
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mimbdeinou
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pqr4real
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the guy actually perform better apart from that costly mistake. assuming Spain have converted there chance at the opposite end of the pitch he will have gone on to keep a clean sheet.
Rumbimtyz
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David read the game way before his defenders did. from the first half if De Gea stayed in his goal, spain would have conceeded 3 or 4 goals in the night because Ukraine had one game play "play it long catch the spanish defenders off on counters" and it almost worked if de gea wasn't coming off his line to clear those balls. This one time he was caught off with poor judgement but he was the one doing the most in defence than his defenders. You can't always criticise one mistake and overlook all the work the guy did through out the game. Spain should have burried that game way before the 70min mark and David would have kept a clean sheet
you're so true mate
Stanstanfords7
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David read the game way before his defenders did. from the first half if De Gea stayed in his goal, spain would have conceeded 3 or 4 goals in the night because Ukraine had one game play "play it long catch the spanish defenders off on counters" and it almost worked if de gea wasn't coming off his line to clear those balls. This one time he was caught off with poor judgement but he was the one doing the most in defence than his defenders. You can't always criticise one mistake and overlook all the work the guy did through out the game. Spain should have burried that game way before the 70min mark and David would have kept a clean sheet
Looaeknoyz
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To me if de gea have a better defense in both club and country he will be great but the both side are not doing well for him in defense
you don't know football or you didn't watch the match How many times did De Gea put under pressure through out the match the answer is none What poor defence are you referring to may be on Man utd not Spain
bazacost
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de gea get class bcuz everyone wants to talk about him, what a wonderful goalie
fabaeimnot
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even De gea guidiant angel has left him. hes bn in shambolic form for 2 yrs now. embarrassing. he looks sad n confused. what he was doing there i cant tell. if hes in goal he doesnt see the ball when he leaves goal he sees it but cant get to it. as a united fan it should b henderson, Romero n DG. he makes our defence look worst
Dortmundftw
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From hero to zero
Wicabelrst
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messi
Luismessi
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Even if de Gea makes errors, Luis Enrique doesn't have any options but to praise and defend him, as backup gks are Kepa and Adrian 😂
Unai Simon of Athletic Club is good I hope Enrique gives him a chance
Flavo
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De gea's days are long gone the people must know now .He needs to go to those league's in saudi Arabia
ManUtdGGMU
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Even if de Gea makes errors, Luis Enrique doesn't have any options but to praise and defend him, as backup gks are Kepa and Adrian 😂
They also have Pau Lopez
ishti
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You're mad bro, Ederson has costed man city in more games but no one is talking about him
well you are talking about him, but without fact
niubdpry
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David de Gea is past his prime. Sooner one realises the better. He has let in many soft goals in the past few years which he would have stopped blindfolded in his prime.
You're mad bro, Ederson has costed man city in more games but no one is talking about him
Rish_devil
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what are u criticizing de gea for? Go watch the goal . Ukrainian st was through on goal and only had de gea to beat. Go watch the match before u criticize him like clowns. No one criticized MATS when he kept making blunders after blunders and Barca lost 8-2. Now everytime Spain concedes it's de gea fault now. Take Ur agendas and shove it.
ishti
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David de Gea is past his prime. Sooner one realises the better. He has let in many soft goals in the past few years which he would have stopped blindfolded in his prime.
Syd007
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Even if de Gea makes errors, Luis Enrique doesn't have any options but to praise and defend him, as backup gks are Kepa and Adrian 😂
76Jasper
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To me if de gea have a better defense in both club and country he will be great but the both side are not doing well for him in defense
Chrislaity
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De Gea is shocking me ohhh saaaaa'' too may mistakes, its not really funny anymore
Adenekan99
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spain in pain.[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh] from the 80 minute mark Ramos was the top 9
Jahzi
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This Spain team is sh!t...They can’t even score a f$&king goal.. they concede a goal and everyone’s tryna blame De gea when the scoreline should be 3:1 or 4:1
VAR-IS-SHIT
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Telles hasn’t even played for Man Utd .. wtf u talking about?
i know... i said that because i belive united needs a centre back now rather than a fullback... it's just a matter of perspective, i have no hard feelings for telles ✌✌
Jahzi
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the goalkeeper many times isn't at fault when he is criticized... at spain, he hardly plays bad... whereas at united, he concedes alot... you can't blame a player to perform at one place and not perform at other... perhaps maybe if they had gone for koulibaly instead of telles, united would've improved more than they had with telles (ofcourse telles isn't at fault, i am not criticizing him)... still, i would like to see players like ozil and de gea to play well again 😊😊
Telles hasn’t even played for Man Utd .. wtf u talking about?
Alfies_jay
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De Gea is the last line of defense...where was the first and second line of defense when the final pass was made to score...the whole team is at fault for enjoying 72% possession, 21 shots, 8 shots on target without a goal. Ramos was at a point playing as a striker! Lmao...Spain in Pain 😂
Rieblnps
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who did this to de gea
Did you really read the news or just the headline
Rieblnps
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Honestly I don't understand this, Where do you want De Gea to be when his defenders went out to score goal, I don't see any reason why you should blame De Gea, Moreover the coach said he blame the whole team but the headline of this news claim he blame only De Gea & I don't even know why they love reporting fake news about United, Why why why
kiebcdlty
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that's not de gea's fault
VAR-IS-SHIT
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the goalkeeper many times isn't at fault when he is criticized... at spain, he hardly plays bad... whereas at united, he concedes alot... you can't blame a player to perform at one place and not perform at other... perhaps maybe if they had gone for koulibaly instead of telles, united would've improved more than they had with telles (ofcourse telles isn't at fault, i am not criticizing him)... still, i would like to see players like ozil and de gea to play well again 😊😊
Evans0323
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There was a time Spain has two Keeper Casillas and Valdes one was good and the other was average, but they come a year Spain has two Keepers Kepa and De Gea the two was bad like Almunia not even average 😎❌
kiebcdlty
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who did this to de gea
Netbceklor
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great coach
vusaeilmny
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de gea is taking his mistakes to Spain. from Man United to Spain[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
⚽⚽Vunicic⚽⚽
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Exactly it's not De Gea fault the fault should go to the whole team instead
ENGRKIA
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y always dia guy nao. dis guy has suffered enough
Nubcdelsuy
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don't be sad bro
FANofPremierleague
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sad I'm the only one commenting