[Inter Yer Nan]

He was fine today. Didn't have much to do not sure why anyone could criticize. Punch at the end was firm and got rid of danger. I think Pique and Carvajal were fairly dodgy for Spain though.

I think they will get better as the tournament goes on.

 

[Norris]

Absolutely fine today. Really had nothing to do. Was impressed especially with the punch at the end seeing as it was at such a crucial end of the game and a screw up there (Like how the Saudi Keeper did) would have been catastrophic. It's good to see his confidence is still there and he's not fazed by the spanish media criticism.

 

[OnlyTwoDaSilvas]

Absolutely fine today. Really had nothing to do. Was impressed especially with the punch at the end seeing as it was at such a crucial end of the game and a screw up there (Like how the Saudi Keeper did) would have been catastrophic. It's good to see his confidence is still there and he's not fazed by the spanish media criticism.

Seems to be one of his best attributes. The shite he took off the English press in his first year here was ridiculous, and he had them all eating humble pie within the space of a year or two. I hope he gets the opportunity to pull off some heroics for Spain during the tournament so he can stick two fingers up at his home country's media. And then come back home to Manchester and sign that 5 year deal

 

[12OunceEpilogue]

Seems to be one of his best attributes. The shite he took off the English press in his first year here was ridiculous, and he had them all eating humble pie within the space of a year or two. I hope he gets the opportunity to pull off some heroics for Spain during the tournament so he can stick two fingers up at his home country's media. And then come back home to Manchester and sign that 5 year deal

I'd have loved a Dave Special last night, but we had to settle for that fine punch late on.

As for his tournament so far; putting aside the terrible mistake he's been ok. I do think there's an issue with 'commanding the box', to use the nebulous phrase often bandied about against De Gea, but I see that as a collective issue between him and his centre halves. A couple of times last night I thought crosses came in that could have been dealt with better, had De Gea backed himself to get there or the CBs had done better in the air. I'm open to the argument De Gea needs to be more communicative for club and country but I refuse to lay all the blame at Spain's shakiness at the back at De Gea's door, the CBs could do better as could Carvajal.

 

[OnlyTwoDaSilvas]

I'd have loved a Dave Special last night, but we had to settle for that fine punch late on.

As for his tournament so far; putting aside the terrible mistake he's been ok. I do think there's an issue with 'commanding the box', to use the nebulous phrase often bandied about against De Gea, but I see that as a collective issue between him and his centre halves. A couple of times last night I thought crosses came in that could have been dealt with better, had De Gea backed himself to get there or the CBs had done better in the air. I'm open to the argument De Gea needs to be more communicative for club and country but I refuse to lay all the blame at Spain's shakiness at the back at De Gea's door, the CBs could do better as could Carvajal.

It's his only significant weakness IMO, and still not too late to work on. I don't want him to become a full-tilt sweeper keeper, but a bit less hesitation when coming off his line would give his all-round game a major boost. For United it's not just crosses, but when through-balls or balls over the top go behind the defence, he often has defenders chasing the ball running towards their own goal, calling for De Gea to claim, and he either hesitates, or doesn't come out. If he can improve on that, he'll be as well-rounded as a goalkeeper could be.

 

[12OunceEpilogue]

It's his only significant weakness IMO, and still not too late to work on. I don't want him to become a full-tilt sweeper keeper, but a bit less hesitation when coming off his line would give his all-round game a major boost. For United it's not just crosses, but when through-balls or balls over the top go behind the defence, he often has defenders chasing the ball running towards their own goal, calling for De Gea to claim, and he either hesitates, or doesn't come out. If he can improve on that, he'll be as well-rounded as a goalkeeper could be.

I can't disagree that he could improve in this area. My only caveat is that behind our unsettled backline of questionable quality and Spain's, which hasn't impressed me in the slightest as a unit, I think any keeper would start to look indecisive.

 

[Murray3007]

I don't think that anyone can deny that Messi is a great player. The question is whether or not he's the best player on the planet.

Ronaldo was great in the 2006 World Cup, great in the 2016 Euros, and has consistently performed at a high level for many years in the Champions League.

Ronaldo will definitely be remembered as the best player of this generation. Anyone who denies this is living in a bubble.

he scored 2 goals v wales and 2 goals v hungary the rest of the tournament he was terrible. Portugal defence was the main reason they won the euros certainly not Ronaldo.

 

[Murray3007]

De Gea's problems for spain dont just go back to the Ronaldo goal, hes had a few goals he was at fault for, the Argentina friendly, the Switzerland friendly then the Ronaldo goal, no Keeper should be getting judged on saving penaltys as no player should miss a penalty but footballers are human after all so it does happen, De Gea concentration levels seem to be his problem for spain and his commanding of his CB's. where as at United hes constantly tested due to the crap in front of him, his reflex stops are the best in the world by a country mile but there are still a lot of area's he can improve.

 

[Trizy]

Couldn't give two fecks if De Gea is worst international keeper of all time once he does the business for us tbh. Don't care much for Spain or their cnutish clubs (Madrid & Barcelona).

 

[Bubz27]

Will he ever make a save again?

 

[Adisa]

De Gea or Claudio Bravo?

 

[Jazz]

Will he ever make a save again?

Yes, when he comes back to Manchester

 

[Bubz27]

Yes, when he comes back to Manchester

He's back!

 

[Adisa]

At last.

 

[Kapardin]

New experience for him, must be feeling angry and confused.

 

[12OunceEpilogue]

He's looked jittery but once again he's being sold out by those in front of him.

 

[unplayable]

Has to be said though that he needs to work on 1 v 1 situations. He isn't very good at them.

 

[unplayable]

Bollocks.

It really isn't. We are obviously talking about very high standards when discussing De Gea, but I think it's definitely an area where he should work on.

 

[Infra-red]

It really isn't. We are obviously talking about very high standards when discussing De Gea, but I think it's definitely an area where he should work on.

His shot stopping is of such an exceptional standard that it marks him out as the best in the world in his position. It's true though that his command of the area, his dealing with high balls/one-on-ones, and his distribution could all be improved upon. It's really not a problem for us as we generally set up with a low block and don't look to play out from the back, but he might have to utilise those skills quite often with the national side. He's still relatively young by goalkeeping standards and I imagine he'll work on, and improve, those areas over time. For us, he'll continue to be the best in the world.

 

[FootballHQ]

It's his only significant weakness IMO, and still not too late to work on. I don't want him to become a full-tilt sweeper keeper, but a bit less hesitation when coming off his line would give his all-round game a major boost. For United it's not just crosses, but when through-balls or balls over the top go behind the defence, he often has defenders chasing the ball running towards their own goal, calling for De Gea to claim, and he either hesitates, or doesn't come out. If he can improve on that, he'll be as well-rounded as a goalkeeper could be.

Think we've just seen an example of that in the Morocco game. Not the goal as he had little chance with that but the one he actually saved before half time.

Pretty much let the Morroco striker run into the six yard box.

 

[RedDevil@84]

I am guessing that Iker also used to be better at Real than Spain or am I imagining things?

 

[fallengt]

I think he's being exposed by Ramos, Pique & high defense line.

 

[Adisa]

Another important save.
Pique and Ramos are like rabbits in headlights.

 

[Infra-red]

I think he's being exposed by Ramos, Pique & high defense line.

Yep. Not what he's used to and the CBs have both been pretty sloppy.

 

[KM]

Made two crucial saves. Spain have been absolutely awful. Pique and Ramos have been rubbish.

 

[El Pasillo]

 

[Zoo]

Wum

 

[Hephaestus]

Except this was from before he made a couple of good saves to help get his team top spot.

 

[JoaquinJoaquin]

He just doesn't seem to be the same for Spain, like the air of confidence is missing that he has when he plays for us.

 

[Inter Yer Nan]

Can't put too much blame on him for the goals. He made a crucial save at 1-1 and a crucial punch at 1-1.

Solid today let down by absolute shambles of a defense in front of him.

 

[vodrake]

Just saying 4 shots on target doesn't really tell the story though.

1 of those was bad and he should definitely have saved, but the other 3 were a penalty, a direct free kick into the top corner and a 1 on 1 where his defense left him utterly exposed.

And then add that to a bullet header into the top corner after again being exposed by his defense.

Doesnt make headlines quite the same though

 

[SqualorVictoria]

It's kind of weird to see Spain play a system where their CBs are on the halfway line most of the time, yet DDG still occupies his box like there's no tomorrow. Not saying it's wrong and it shouldn't be an issue per se, it's just weird to see and you can sense it surprises Pique how long he has to pass it back to this GK.

 

[Adisa]

Pique and Ramos were a disgrace tonight.

 

[Lennon7]

We all know Dave is world class and in most of our eyes he’s the best in the world, but he’s had a very poor tournament so far. Extremely shaky vs Portugal, didn’t look in control at all. Didn’t have much to do vs Iran, should’ve done better today.

He won’t let it get to him and I can almost guarantee he’ll make an outstanding save in the knockouts at some point. He wins us games so why can’t he for Spain?

 

[Infra-red]

It's kind of weird to see Spain play a system where their CBs are on the halfway line most of the time, yet DDG still occupies his box like there's no tomorrow. Not saying it's wrong and it shouldn't be an issue per se, it's just weird to see and you can sense it surprises Pique how long he has to pass it back to this GK.

Pique has played pretty much his whole career in a high line, Ramos a good portion of it, and De Gea almost none of it. One of the many reasons why some players are unable to replicate club form at international level - they're used to operating under different types of coaches in different systems of play.

 

[Trizy]

Just saying 4 shots on target doesn't really tell the story though.

1 of those was bad and he should definitely have saved, but the other 3 were a penalty, a direct free kick into the top corner and a 1 on 1 where his defense left him utterly exposed.

And then add that to a bullet header into the top corner after again being exposed by his defense.

Doesnt make headlines quite the same though

Spot on.

 

[El Pasillo]

We all know Dave is world class and in most of our eyes he’s the best in the world, but he’s had a very poor tournament so far. Extremely shaky vs Portugal, didn’t look in control at all. Didn’t have much to do vs Iran, should’ve done better today.

He won’t let it get to him and I can almost guarantee he’ll make an outstanding save in the knockouts at some point. He wins us games so why can’t he for Spain?

De Gea has hardly looked great for Spain whatsover like he does for Man United on a very consistent basis for years in EPL.

Btw, DDG is a great GK but is unfortunately not world class.

Also, DDG needs to replicate his form in Champions League by being decisive in KO-stage (made a poor error vs. Sevilla) and for NT.

 

[Lennon7]

De Gea has hardly looked great for Spain whatsover like he does for Man United on a very consistent basis for years in EPL.

Also, DDG needs to replicate his form in Champions League by being decisive in KO-stage (made a poor error vs. Sevilla) and for NT.

DDG is a great GK, but he is not world class.

De Gea is world class, what on Earth are you talking about? He’s arguably the best keeper to ever play for United, or even in the history of the premier league.

 

[El Pasillo]

De Gea is world class, what on Earth are you talking about? He’s arguably the best keeper to ever play for United, or even in the history of the premier league.

Peter Schmeichel is still the best GK ever for Man United, please don't compare him with DDG...

The likes of Casillas, Buffon, Peter Schmeichel, Neuer, Kahn etc. have been nothing short but excellent whenever in league, UCL or the NT.

They are/were considered as genuine world class keepers - and that's the level were I expected DDG to showcast.

 

[Aloysius's Back 3]

I've always had the feeling that he is better suited to the PL than La Liga purely because of the flow of the matches. De Gea is like a wall proteced by a spider that utilises the tempo of the match to deflects goal bound shots away from goal. Be it for Spain or Real madrid - i wouldnt say he would struggle but he wouldnt be that type of keeper who can save 3 or 4 shots within a period of 2 minutes which can really make him downright unstoppable. Ask him to make one or 2 shots the whole game he needs to be much more of a leading goalkeeper than a reflective one.

Just an opinion either way