Disastrous De Gea A few weeks ago David de Gea spoke with confidence about how he can play out from the back, even suggesting he was insulted by the idea he couldn't and pledged to stay at Manchester United for life if he could.
His contract is up at the end of this season and considering he's the best-paid goalkeeper in the world at the moment, it would be madness for United to even consider opening talks.
De Gea had a good season last term when his strengths as a shot-stopper were to the fore. But the blunder he made for Brentford's first was about as it gets and, despite his own protestations, he clearly can't pass out from the back. READ MORE: United player ratings vs Brentford His pass into Christian Eriksen that led to Brentford's second was ill-advised and suggested a hint of panic.
He's got plenty to prove already, with Dean Henderson waiting in the wings if he impresses at Nottingham Forest. Erik ten Hag could yet act earlier than that.