Man Utd fans convinced squad are sick of De Gea’s blunders as they spot Marcus Rashford’s damning reaction vs West Ham
MANCHESTER UNITED fans are convinced team-mates are sick of David de Gea’s blunders.
That’s after spotting Marcus Rashford’s damning reaction to his costly mistake against West Ham.
Spanish goalie De Gea is hoping to extend his Old Trafford stay for another year with a new contract.
But he did himself no favours with a shocking howler in Sunday’s 1-0 defeat in east London.
Just weeks after messing up in United’s Europa League exit to Sevilla, De Gea was at fault again as Said Benrahma struck the only goal of the game on Sunday.
The winger fired off a scuffed effort at United’s goal after a surging dribble.
And De Gea merely had to palm the ball away in what should have been a routine save.
But his left foot appeared to slip as he made the dive, leading to De Gea turning the ball into his own net.
It was just the latest in a string of terrible mistakes.
And pictures showed teammate Rashford staring at boss Erik ten Hag while holding his hands on his head.
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United fans now believe Rashford and Co are fed up of seeing De Gea cost them matches.
One said: “It’s demoralising to players when keepers make a mess of what appears to be a routine save.”
Another declared: “He’s looking at the gaffer like we need a new goalkeeper.”
One noted: “Man’s looking at the manager like ‘did you see that’, actually hilarious.”
Another added: “The way Rashford and Ten Hag are looking at each other.”
Meanwhile, Ten Hag refused to stick the boot into De Gea, explaining: “We have the most clean sheets in the Premier League and we wouldn’t be in this position without him.
We want De Gea to stay and extend his contract
Erik ten Hag
“Mistakes happen but he has my full belief and I have no concerns about him. We want him to stay and extend his contract.
“Nothing changes. We could have made it easier with a result but we need three wins in four games and everything is still in our hands.
“We started well, created chances and dictated the game but then just like at Brighton in midweek one individual mistake cost us.
“We have to learn to stay calm and composed. We had some chances but we have to create more.
“Now, for the first time since Christmas, we have a full week to reset, reload and get the energy back to keep going.
“We can’t feel sorry for ourselves. What we need is for everyone to stick together, for individuals to take responsibility and if we play as a team we will get the points we need.”
Former United defender Rio Ferdinand said after the game: “De Gea has made a mistake today but that’s not the area I question him. Is he good enough a footballer to play for Manchester United?”
But captain Bruno Fernandes said: “We don’t need to focus on that mistake. He’s saved us so many times.”