‘Never been in this situation before' – David de Gea on ‘something else’ Cristiano Ronaldo after 700th club goal

David de Gea heaped praise on Cristiano Ronaldo after overcoming plenty of adversity to score the 700th club goal of his career in Manchester United’s 2-1 win over Everton. Ronaldo was initially left on the bench for Sunday’s victory at Goodison Park, but made a telling impact after replacing the injured Anthony Martial, and De Gea expressed his awe at the Portugal captain’s professionalism. Ad «He's never been in this situation before, but the way he trains every day 100 per cent, and the way he takes care of his mind and body is unbelievable.

It's something else,” he told BT Sport. Premier League‘Class always rises’ – Ferdinand and Cole laud Ronaldo after Everton showing2 HOURS AGO »This is why he scored the winner today, he does a lot for the team. It's not an easy time for him, but he showed he's a great player." The Red Devils’ shot-stopper also spoke in general about the win at Goodison Park, and stressed the need to continue trusting the process under Erik ten Hag.

“We had to match their intensity and the way they fought for every ball. We did a great job today, especially in the last 10 minutes, when they put big guys on the pitch. We fought until the end and it was a massive three points for us.

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