Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel has lauded David de Gea for the Spaniard’s inspired performance against West Ham United.
The 31-year-old produced two world-class saves to deny Kurt Zouma and Declan Rice to ensure Erik ten Hag’s side saw off the Hammers with a battling 1-0 win at Old Trafford.
The Spanish stopper may not have been included in Spain’s provisional World Cup squad, but performances like today could force Luis Enrique into a dramatic rethink.
De Gea remains one of the best shot stoppers in world football and the other aspects of his game that Ten Hag wants him to improve on are coming together.
In the first half, the former Atletico Madrid man came rushing off his line to thwart Said Benrahma and cover his captain Harry Maguire.
He was assured with his distribution once again and De Gea’s moulding into the all-round goalkeeper that Ten Hag craves are slowly coming together.
Peter Schmeichel reacts to De Gea’s performance against West Ham
His contract is set to expire in June, but De Gea is playing like his future is on the line and Ten Hag will be thrilled with the form his number one is in.
After a difficult start to the campaign, which was compounded by the chastening 4-0 defeat at Brentford where De Gea looked timid in possession and was a soft touch in goal, De Gea looks to be turning the tide yet again.
Manchester United legend Schmeichel lauded De Gea for his inspired performance against David Moyes’ Hammers.
Zouma’s header looked destined to hit the back of the net, but as so often has been the case during his 11 years at the club, De Gea has made the extraordinary look ordinary, and he pulled off yet another stunning save.
In the closing stages, Rice’s effort was heading for the top corner, but De Gea showcased his great reflexes to push the ball to safety.
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