A man who has has seen the Spanish goalkeeper's qualities up close thinks he has been unfairly criticised for his performances at Old Trafford
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's Manchester United team "is softer than a muffin" according to ex-Spain U21 coach Gabino Rodriguez, who insists that David de Gea is being let down by the Red Devils defence.
De Gea endured another inconsistent campaign at Old Trafford in 2020-21 and saw his place between the sticks come under threat from Dean Henderson, who returned to the club last summer after a loan spell at Sheffield United.
United ultimately extended their trophyless run to four years with De Gea coming in for criticism after a nightmare showing in their Europa League final defeat to Villarreal, but Rodriguez has jumped to the defence of the under-fire goalkeeper.