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‘De Gea making far too many mistakes’ – Schmeichel feels Real Madrid shifted Man Utd keeper’s focus

David de Gea is making “far too many” mistakes at Manchester United, admits Peter Schmeichel, with the Red Devils legend suggesting that Real Madrid transfer talk of the past affected the focus of a once reliable goalkeeper.

Another error was produced by the Spanish shot-stopper during his most recent outing, as he delayed making an early clearance against Everton and saw the ball charged down and deflected into the back of the net by Dominic Calvert-Lewin.

Lapses in concentration from De Gea have contributed to seven goals this season, with the Red Devils seeing their last line of defence spring uncharacteristic leaks.