David de Gea: United Fans Tell Goalkeeper It's Time to Go After Poor Performance Against Real Betis

David de Gea: United Fans Tell Goalkeeper It's Time to Go After Poor Performance Against Real Betis

Elijah Odetokun
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:27 PM
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  • Manchester United bounced back from their embarrassing 7-0 loss to Liverpool at the weekend
  • The Red Devils produced a dominant performance to beat Real Betis 4-1 in the UEFA Europa League
  • Goalkeeper David De Gea got himself under the microscope yet again with his performance

Manchester United put behind them the disastrous performance and embarrassing result of the 7-0 loss to Liverpool and used the first leg round of 16 match against Real Betis to bounce back.

The Red Devils dominated the game and put four past the Spanish team managed by former Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini to put themselves in the driver's seat ahead of the second leg.

The scoreline could have looked different for United due to the erratic distribution of Spanish goalkeeper David De Gea which has got many fans wanting him out of the team.

David De Gea, Manchester United, UEFA Europa League.
David de Gea celebrating after Wout Weghorst scored Manchester United's fourth goal against Real Betis. Photo by Quality Sports Images.
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Fans react to De Gea's performance

As reported by Sport Bible, most United fans agree that the goalkeeper should bid farewell at the end of the season when his contract expires.

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He is one of the best shot-stoppers in the world, but his distribution is atrocious, and with Erik Ten Hag demanding a ball-playing goalkeeper, fans want De Gea gone.

@utd_Lewis wrote:

''Do the right thing and step down.''

@BosoGetClapped wrote:

''Club legend but it’s time to go, if we want to win big Trophy again we need a modern GK who can act as a No.10 from the back with clean, composed , accurate passes. I love you DDG but it’s over … best of luck in the future maybe retire in Spain somewhere''

@Rustu016 wrote:

''Man of the match for Betis''

@hilda_adaora wrote:

''I know you have a soft spot for Spain because it's your country but please, stop trying to give them free goals as souvenirs.''

@FrtizGh wrote:

''Thanks for your service but It’s time to go!!''

His £375,000 a week contract expires at the end of the season, and according to Manchester Evening News, he is close to signing an extension and is willing to reduce his wages.

De Gea breaks silence after Liverpool loss

Sports Brief earlier reported that De Gea was the first United player to speak after the Liverpool rout when he took to social media to send a message to the fans.

The former Atletico Madrid goalkeeper shipped seven goals but took the courage to come out first to appease to the fans and promised them a reaction in the next game.

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Elijah Odetokun is Reuters-trained journalist with three years of experience having previously worked at Daily Times Nigeria, OmaSports and El Futbolero.