David De Gea is United's player of the season but is not among the top three Spanish goalkeepers
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Reading Time: 2min | Sun. 05.06.22. | 14:47
Spain coach Luis Enrique dismissed Manchester United's hero in his latest squad
Despite being honoured as Manchester United's player of the season, David De Gea has been left out entirely out of the Spanish national team squad. Coach Luis Enrique spoke ahead of his team's match against the Czech Republic and said that he's pleased with the three goalkeepers at his disposal - Athletic Club's Unai Simon, Brentford's David Raya and Brighton's Robert Sanchez.
David pulled off some 🔝 saves in 2021/22 👏#MUFC | @D_DeGea pic.twitter.com/cL7QkyeGga
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) June 3, 2022
Although Simon has been starting most games lately, the tactician says that all three goalies he called up are equally competent.
"I look to have three starting goalkeepers, and I think that right now I have them. Honestly, I wouldn't have an issue with any of the three of them starting. Unai has accumulated some valuable experience. A goalkeeper should start the play and generate the first advantage. Also, they must dominate the aerial play. I need a goalkeeper that transmits peace and calmness to me. That doesn't mean they won't make mistakes - because errors are a part of football. What they generate I like a lot."
"I need a goalkeeper that transmits peace and calmness to me. That doesn't mean they won't make mistakes, errors are part of football."
— Football España (@footballespana_) June 5, 2022
- Luis Enrique. pic.twitter.com/eakUZNhYP0
The remarks about aerial ability and distribution are believed to all but disqualify De Gea from Enrique's plans. Even though the former Atletico Madrid youngster is a fantastic shot-stopper, the current La Furia Roja boss clearly has other ideas about what his goalkeeper should be.
De Gea's most recent appearance for Spain came in October 2020. Enrique's comments now place serious doubt over whether the Old Trafford hero will be included in their squad for this year's World Cup in Qatar.
UEFA NATIONS LEAGUE
LEAGUE A, ROUND 1
Wednesday
Poland - Wales 2-1 (0-0)
/Kaminski 72, Swiderski 85 - Williams 52/
Thursday
Czech R. - Switzerland 2-1 (1-1)
/Kuchta 11, Sow 58 og - Okafor 44/
Spain - Portugal 1-1 (1-0)
/Morata 25 - Horta 82/
Friday
Belgium - Netherlands 1-4 (0-1)
/Batshuayi 90+3 - Bergwijn 40, Depay 51, 66, Dumfries 62/
Croatia - Austria 0-3 (0-1)
/Arnautovic 41, Gregoritsch 54, Sabitzer 57/
France - Denmark 1-2 (0-0)
/Benzema 51 - Cornelius 68, 88/
Saturday
Hungary - England 1-0 (0-0)
/Szoboszlai 66 pen/
Italy - Germany 1-1 (0-0)
/Pellegrini 70 - Kimmich 73/
Sunday
21.45: (4.90) Czech R. (3.60) Spain (1.79)
21.45: (1.79) Portugal (3.60) Switzerland (5.60)
Monday
21.45: (3.80) Croatia (3.50) France (2.14)
21.45: (2.95) Austria (3.20) Denmark (2.55)
Tuesday
21.45: (2.50) Germany (3.20) England (3.15)
21.45: (1.32) Italy (5.40) Hungary (12.0)
Wednesday
21.45: (5.20) Wales (3.60) Netherlands (1.80)
21.45: (1.65) Belgium (3.80) Poland (6.25)
***odds are subject to change
