Couldn’t happen at a worse time!
David de Gea had to be substituted during Spain’s UEFA Euro 2020 qualifier against Sweden with an apparent injury on Tuesday, leaving the pitch on the hour mark.
Now De Gea looks set to miss Manchester United’s big game on Sunday against Liverpool.
However, Sergio Romero is more than capable. He has served United well down the years whenever called upon, and strangely enough could be considered Louis van Gaal’s best recruit at the club.
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De Gea had been attempting a clearance when he pulled up and needed to be replaced by Chelsea shot-stopper Kepa Arrizabalaga, as seen below (pictures from Sky Sports):
Manchester United fans look away 🙈
David de Gea has been subbed off after appearing to tweak something whilst
clearing the ball.Watch live on Sky Sports PL or follow here: https://t.co/BXq7U0UkqW pic.twitter.com/5l5wNWhwv7
— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) October 15, 2019
The United goalie has conceded a goal before coming off, in the 50th-minute, when Marcus Berg’s header hit the back of the net. But he made a stunning save to stop Robin Quaison scoring in the first-half:
David de Gea pulls off a stunning save to keep out Robin Quaison’s header.
Watch live on Sky Sports PL or follow here: https://t.co/BXq7U0UkqW pic.twitter.com/tD4C8OjLkb
— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) October 15, 2019
United are up against a strong Liverpool side who have enjoyed a perfect start to the new Premier League season — eight wins out of eight thus far — and they will smell blood knowing De Gea is likely to be out. MEN reporter Samuel Luckhurst notes that De Gea has not missed a game against LFC since September 2012 when Anders Lindegaard started ahead of him at Anfield.
David de Gea forced off with an injury in Spain’s Euro qualifier in Sweden. Has not missed an #mufc game against Liverpool since September 2012 when Lindegaard started ahead of him at Anfield.
— Samuel Luckhurst (@samuelluckhurst) October 15, 2019
Whoever is in goal on Sunday will need a strong performance from the United defence to help stop United’s impressive attacking line led by Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah. They’ve scored nine goals between them in the league already and will be ready to pounce any given moment.
Harry Maguire, the world’s most expensive defender, needs to be at his best vs the Scousers.
See below for Twitter reactions from United fans on De Gea’s injury.
Of course it’s our key player that get injured all the time.
— ….. (@Michaen9937) October 15, 2019
Ffs last thing we wanted
— R8 (@Nabyllionaire) October 15, 2019
Were doomed
— ™ 🇳🇱 (@tomas_utd) October 15, 2019
I have a feeling that David De Gea will be starting for #mufc between the sticks come Sunday.
He’s our captain.
He’s a leader.
He’s our #1.I’d back him against anything & anyone. pic.twitter.com/BvzBz9P9BB
— ً (@utdrobbo) October 15, 2019
I am more than comfortable for Romero to come in. Great deputy and rarely puts in a bad performance pic.twitter.com/wUKtOcrgMT
— Gareth Woodward (@gareth_woodward) October 15, 2019
Not to worry, Romero solid as a rock 😉
— Greg Switzer (@GregSwitzy) October 15, 2019
Blow for #MUFC that De Gea has come off injured for Spain. Luckily Romero is a good backup option, usually serves United well.
— Dale O’Donnell (@ODonnellDale) October 15, 2019
It is not like our defence is shaky that we need DDG to make saves every minute…
Plus we got the best backup in ROMERO…#MUFC fans should not fear
— Doctor Love🎗 (@Prince__Chris) October 15, 2019
