Manchester United’s David de Gea Is Messi of Goalkeeping, Says Watford Goalkeeper Ben Foster
David De Gea has been consistently good for Manchester United and his display in the Watford win is a testament of that.
Manchester United Goalkeeper David De Gea once again proved his credentials in United’s 2-1 win against Watford on Saturday. The stopper, who has been Man United’s best player of the year for the record four times has been their stand out performer post-Sir Alex Ferguson era and Watford goalkeeper Ben Foster believes the Spaniard is 'Lionel Messi of Goalkeeping.' English Premier League 2018–19 Points Table & Standings: Liverpool Beat Tottenham Hotspurs 2–1 to Remain on Top of EPL Table the Current Football Season.
"He is the Messi of goalkeeping. He has been the best goalkeeper in the world for years. He is absolutely brilliant now. Some of the saves he makes at really critical times are just breathtaking. He does it all the time. It's almost like he is not even bothered either." EPL 2018–19 Matchday 5 Highlights: Manchester United Cools Off Watford With 2–1 Away Win, Hops to 8th Spot in Premier League Standings.
Foster, who himself was brilliant in the defeat also said, "It would be so nice to pull those saves off, get up and it's almost like he just wants to go home. He can't be bothered".
"But seriously, he is brilliant. A top goalie, and if any young goalie out there wants to learn how to be a goalkeeper, watch David De Gea. He is world class." Ben Foster was speaking to goal after the defeat to United. Manchester United’s David De Gea Wins Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year Award for 2017/18.
David De Gea came under severe criticism from the Spanish media for his poor display in the recently concluded 2018 FIFA World Cup, but all those fears have been put to bed by his consistent displays for his club. Without the 27-year-old Manchester United would have been much lower in the Premier League standings.
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