He has become a very proactive keeper which probably goes against his strength that is reflex. His passing and distribution has vastly improved. Hope he improves on dealing with crosses. Racking up clean sheets!
1
Season Average Rating
- Appearances
- 58
- Clean sheets
- 25
- Goals
- 0
- Assists
- 0
- Yellow cards
- 2
-
In the latest episode of the United Hour Podcast, Nik (@Rood) and Imran (@Annihilate Now!) look forward to a new life under Ruben Amorim. What system will we be playing? What players will impress? and how will it all go? We also say goodbye to Ruud Van Nistelrooy and review United's 3-0 win at home against Leicester City.
- Status
I've noticed he's been much quieter this season in terms of saves. Probably reflects well on the defence. They've been times in the past 6 or 7 seasons where he's constantly been our man of the match. A keeper that gets man of the match on a regular basis never bodes well.
Been really good this season, his willingness to work hard on his deficiency is paying off hugely.
Thought his passing today was really really good
He knows where his options are going to be now when he receives it so it removes some of the uncertainty and allows him to pick those passes quicker if they're on. There's still plenty of times where he goes long when he doesn't feel capable of finding someone but it looks like we're really working on getting the best out of him in that respect, he might not become elite with the ball at his feet but just drilling those situations and giving him clear instructions will go a long way.
It's also the players he's passing it out to, as much as the positions those players are in. We just seem a lot more comfortable receiving the ball in defence.
There are so many occasions during matches when Varane, Martinez and Dalot receive the ball and I find myself wondering what would have happened with Wan Bissaka or Maguire in their places.
Yeah, it's probably a combination of many little details and all these things will be getting better as the team starts to really settle into what the manager wants and these actions start to become second nature but of course the ability of the players makes a difference too.
At least now he dares to try to pass instead of just blindly hoofing it away. As long as he tries, he'll only get better.
Immediately after that round the corner pass he done to Shaw in the 2nd half a poster in the match thread said "Passing it back to David is like giving the ball directly to the opposition."
Having competent CBs in front of him seesm to be helping him and then right coaching. Long may it continue.
Time to talk about his improvement on the ball??
Before he signed, I remember he was hyped partially for his ball playing abilities. OK, aerially he always had issues and those remained. But his passing not progressing was 100% down to coaching, or a lack of it.
Before he signed, I remember he was hyped partially for his ball playing abilities. OK, aerially he always had issues and those remained. But his passing not progressing was 100% down to coaching, or a lack of it.
Passing was really good and long balls hit in the right areas too. Clutch save from Kane (who was offside) that then got us going for Fred's goal.
Very noticeable improvement in his distribution and being more pro-active coming out to sweep up.
clearly coached in the right direction. No denying his shotstopping ability but this has improved his overall play.
clearly coached in the right direction. No denying his shotstopping ability but this has improved his overall play.
His kicking was great tonight. Not sure how it’s improved so much but it helped us maintain momentum nicely throughout the game.
I've been very critical of him but credit where credit is due. A couple of great saves and improved passing tonight. Still think we need an upgrade at GK, mind.
He's really making a huge effort with his distribution and his sweeping.
Passing and sweeping has clearly improved. Needs to do better at claiming crosses.
One can only wonder how good his passing could bei if he woudn't have been told to hoof it away for the last 8 years or so.
If i remember correctly this was supposed to be one of his strenght before his transfer to us. Insane how this part of his game has been ignored by pretty much every coach before Ten Hag.
I don't know if it's too late now but credit where it's due. He has really been improving and he seem to love this club. Hard not to like our Dave.
If i remember correctly this was supposed to be one of his strenght before his transfer to us. Insane how this part of his game has been ignored by pretty much every coach before Ten Hag.
I don't know if it's too late now but credit where it's due. He has really been improving and he seem to love this club. Hard not to like our Dave.
Evolving well under Ten Hag. Credit to him.
Let’s not rush out a new contract yet though.
Let’s not rush out a new contract yet though.
It did take him a while to actually go and make the angle narrower for Kane.
Yeah we need to see this over months. His distribution is rapidly improving. Would still like him to dominate his Box a bit more.
Just watched this bit again and whilst he wasn't out the blocks straight away, he did close down the space and make a good block. Probably a bit harsh to say it took him a while. I've criticised him many times for basically standing on his line and making himself small but this time it was a good piece of keeping.
I might as well add that Martinez and Shaw played that line perfectly to get Kane offside there also.
We were playing out from the back but as soon as we played out, we were caught in possession. So it is on the players who receive the ball too. Now we have players who can receive the ball and not get caught in possession .
I specifically remember one really good pass he played out to Shaw. Shaw's control was impeccable, because the ball was fizzed into him, but it was not a typical De Gea pass at all. Fair play.
His passing went down hill after Chris Woods stopped coaching him in my opinion. Has been poor for a long time and he’s erratic now, not sure if he’ll get the consistency before he’s moved on.
DDG more than anyone will be loving playing behind those 2 gems.
Makes his life so much easier…
But I think we have all noticed Dave has been a lot more involved in the build-up, even playing the sweeper role at times…
Shows he is picking up some new tricks from the coaches.
Makes his life so much easier…
But I think we have all noticed Dave has been a lot more involved in the build-up, even playing the sweeper role at times…
Shows he is picking up some new tricks from the coaches.
People should rewatch his first few games for us. We are quite selective in our memories when we want to criticise players.
His first games were 11 years ago. It's not surprising that people don't remember. I honestly don't. The main thing I remember was how passive he was in his box. Ne never came for anything. We conceded so many goals from set pieces and crosses.
If De Gea was a ball player back then, it doesn't make sense as to why he declined in that area so badly. Surely his coaches would have realised he was good in this area and to make use of it?
LVG was very particular about having keepers that could pass the ball and I don't recall him ever criticizing De Gea in this regard but it absolutely has been the case in the last few years of his distribution being poor. The improvement this season has been very noticeable in my opinion.
Maybe it was a training thing in the post LVG era? Maybe the coaching staff under Jose and Ole neglected that aspect of training? Whatever it is I hope he keeps it up.
Maybe it was a training thing in the post LVG era? Maybe the coaching staff under Jose and Ole neglected that aspect of training? Whatever it is I hope he keeps it up.
What on earth was up with his passing yesterday? It was superb!
Who knew he had it in him to be a proactive Gk? I guess having top class coaches help!
Pinging it around like an absolute baller. What an incredible change in his game.
My keeper. Fueled by hate.
This. I was like
If he can keep doing this we'd save at least 50m for a new keeper. Long may this continue
It seems you actually can teach old dog new tricks.
We'll have to wait and see. We completely dominated this game and Spurs seemed to have to answer to us. Still, good signs.
There was a disguised drilled pin-point pass to Shaw in the second half that was
More than able. You don't need to be Juninho. Smug face
I didn’t see the second half last night but he has been a good bit better with it this season. I suppose it helps when you play a team that completely ignores the final third. I know Conte is a passive manager, but I couldn’t quite believe the time and space we got at the back in the first half.
Yeah but its been evident for few games now.
- Status