Interim Spain head coach Fernando Hierro says he has no plans to make a change in goal ahead of La Roja's World Cup last-16 tie with hosts Russia.
Interim Spain coach Fernando Hierro has confirmed that goalkeeper David de Gea will start in Sunday's World Cup last-16 clash with tournament hosts Russia.
"De Gea will play", Hierro tells Spanish radio interview
De Gea has come under fire over his recent displays for Spain, particularly after his serious error led to Portugal's second goal in a 3-3 draw with the European champions in La Roja's opening World Cup game.
However, Hierro told the Radio Nacional de EspaΓ±a programme 'Radiogaceta de los deportes' on Friday: "De Gea will play".
Hierro has maintained his support for the Manchester United keeper throughout the World Cup, declaring that "a change in goal hasn't crossed my mind" before Spain's 2-2 draw with Morocco in their final group-stage game on Monday.
"Costa has played all three games and scored three goals..."
Meanwhile, the Spain boss was also asked whether Diego Costa will continue to lead the forward line this weekend, and strongly indicated that the AtlΓ©tico Madrid man would start in Moscow.
"Costa has played all three games from the start and has scored three goals," he said. "That should answer your question."
TJAsare
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just leave de gea alone
Aleem1
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You should sit him down and talk with him well, so that he should put all his effort to him self and his country proud, I love you because you are my mentor
actaios
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De Gea is a flop with the Spanish squad.
riucdeknpy
5
David de gea z de best goal keeper in de world at de moment.
tauseef42
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and concede again
lizzieyaya
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De Gea is a great keeper. He will do better against Russia on Sunday.
Vokdikouz
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and you will be out
IndikaAsiriSR4
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Vamos David de gea , Now is Time to Show Your Best , Vamos Espana
Vawabimryz
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Menbeis
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he's one of the best goalkeeper..no fought
Milin Grover
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if de gea would start..I guess the defenders would have to show their best performance or the whole te should come to defend..so that de gea continues to sleep in the posts..if the defenders won't..then expect the score to be more than 3 in favour of russia
Punadkl
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he is one of the best goal keeper in the world
wouaeikmno
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PabitraBarua
2
Juuaku
1
messi se pa championat pa jwen w LA [Vamos]messi se pa championat espagne wap jwen LA
sumansunny
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tuyisenge
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devid De gea I know you are the best in would cup goal keper
Roshan-CR7-
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wocceklm
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im mehran khan from Pakistan im supporting spain n purtogal
wocceklm
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love u spain
yanadpruyz
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His performance at the world cup is somewhat below expectations. He is very good and dependable at EPL but he has not leaved to that standard.
Noclmprsyz
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Best Goalkeeper in Manchester United FC
in the worldπ
Noclmprsyz
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de Gea will start like if you they got a better keeper than himπ
dooemprt
4
De Gea no sirve...cambialo por otro portero que no va a hacer errores en la porteria.
Foaotuy
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I love spain
Amirhoseinamiri
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De Gea is a man of boo-boo he makes lots of funny mistakes
Pepcostuy
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Best Goalkeeper in Manchester United FC
Joylopryz
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costa can do it give him the full 90 minutes
Matthewlumbantoruan
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i like de gea and im an arsenal fan. he will be better. always thought he is rigjt behind neuer, or might even be equal.
guadmou
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degea isn't a bench material...wat happens to degea hpns to any GK...degea is still a wonderful GK
Charlez01
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they dont even need any other.....thats the actual reason...πππ #spain....#diago_costa
Agreed. π
Abhishek2824
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They don't have anyone better, that's the real reason πππ
they dont even need any other.....thats the actual reason...πππ #spain....#diago_costa
daukmst
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Russians are hard hitters,please bring Casillas
Andre1300
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Spain playing alright looking good going forward need to do better in defense not a good look
Joypeace
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Good enough
DrTee
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Of course De Gea is still one of the best keepers
Charlez01
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They don't have anyone better, that's the real reason πππ
Owonubi
5
good decision
yungholy1
5
de gea is still the goalkeeper in the world
Afful18
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Don't just bump into judging De Gea, it takes time sometimes to adopt, let's wait and see the real hero inside him
Jeucitz
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Degea is now officially the Benzema of Spain ππππ¦
Jeucitz
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degea is now officially the Benzema of Spain ππππ