Gary Neville insists Ole Gunnar Solskjaer must ‘deal’ with Manchester United keeper’s position amid David de Gea’s mistakes … as he says Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp would sign a stoppage -new estate if above Old Trafford
- Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has made a number of mistakes this year
- Vice President Dean Henderson, 23, is promising but unproven at the highest level
- United legend Gary Neville says this is the top priority for its resolution
- Neville said he would not sign the gambler’s keeper of the club’s title opportunities
Gary Neville has said Manchester United must settle the gamekeeper ‘s position if they have any desire to win the league title.
The former legendary comments at right back come after owner David de Gea made two costly mistakes against Everton as United took a two-goal lead for a 3–draw draw. 3.
De Gea’s deputy director Dean Henderson, 23, is a promising young player with experience in the Premier League with Sheffield United but remains untested in the intense weight of a title race.
Manchester United legend Gary Neville has said the gamekeeper is the main place to settle
Former defender Neville spoke on the Webby and O’Neill Youtube channel on Saturday
And Neville said the club must buy a new keeper or risk another throw away their title chances again.
He told the Webby and O’Neill channel: ‘We have to start asking questions about David de Gea, of course we do. The errors become more consistent and cost points. And the game-winning and one-on-one savings are getting smaller.
‘If Pep Guardiola or (Jurgen) Klopp join Manchester United in six months, they would bring in a new goalkeeper.
Neville thinks goalkeeper David de Gea is making mistakes that cost points
That could be difficult for Henderson, but to give it a chance – will you be gambling by winning the league? That’s the first question, is the keeper right? That’s number one, dealing with the custodian’s situation. ‘
The former England vice-captain rejected United’s rule out of a title push this year, but backed local rivals Manchester City to overtake them all season.
He said: ‘You have to say we’re still in the hunt for the title – in fact we’re just a few points off City. I don’t think a United fan would say we’re out of it.
Dean Henderson is promising but unsure and Neville feels it would be a gamble
‘But I don’t think City are going to make that many mistakes, and that means United have to win every game. And we’re going to make mistakes, because we’re an inconsistent team.
‘What I really hope for is that they hang in there on the tails of City’s coat, get into that second place, and that’s progress again.’
City beat Tottenham 3-0 on Saturday to move seven points away from second-placed Leicester at the top of the table with a game in hand.
