Erik ten Hag has moved to defend “brilliant” David de Gea, after the goalkeeper made a costly error in Sunday’s 1-0 loss to West Ham United.
At the London Stadium, United had the better opportunities in the first half, but they fell down when De Gea, despite getting a good touch on the ball, was unable to stop Said Benrahma’s soft bouncing shot going into the bottom corner.
“I think we all know, David knows also, it’s a mistake, but he’s a brilliant goalkeeper,” United manager Ten Hag said.
“We may not be in this position when he didn’t show this shape over the course of the season.
“Mistakes are part of football and we have to live with it and we have to bounce back as a team.”
Marcus Rashford’s reaction to the De Gea mistake 😬 pic.twitter.com/kYeCQugawG
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The defeat was United’s second in a row following the 1-0 loss at Brighton and Hove Albion, and their seemingly comfortable stroll to a top-four place and qualification for next season’s Champions League is coming under increasing threat.
United are fourth in the Premier League on 63 points after 34 games, one point ahead of Liverpool and with a game in hand over the Merseysiders.
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