Clean sheet king but fans are worried about De Gea's future due to one aspect of his game

“From today on, I can’t ignore it, but I think we have seen many games where he did really well."

 

"I don’t know what the reason today was. "There was a lot of wind, a different ball, and probably he had some problems with that, but I know we can deal with it, and he will do better Sunday [against Southampton].”

 

"We work on that, but David is working on that." "But I think we have seen in this season that he is improving, and he will keep improving, I’m sure.”

 

Those were the words of Erik Ten Hag in his interview after witnessing David De Gea's inefficiency in ball distribution.

 

Considering the system the coach wants to play, should Man United stick with De Gea next season or let him go?

 

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag admitted he could not ignore David de Gea's errant kicking during their Europa League win over Real Betis.

 

De Gea's ball distribution has come under huge criticism in recent times, but his passing ability was particularly poor in the 4-1 victory against Betis, who almost scored from one sloppy pass by De Gea.

 

Manchester United are in discussions with De Gea, 32, over a new contract. The Spaniard has reportedly acknowledged that he will accept pay cuts to remain at Old Trafford. He became the club's outright record holder for clean sheets with his 181st shutout in the Carabao Cup final against Newcastle United.

 

David De Gea has been a soldier for the Red Devils between the sticks since he arrived from Atletico Madrid in 2011. However, there is ongoing uncertainty over De Gea's long-term role on the United side in an era where goalkeepers' passing skills are instrumental to attacks.

 

De Gea is technically out of contract in the summer, but United have the option of an additional year to tie him to the club until 2024.