Spain boss Enrique wants De Gea on cover of newspapers after impressive display vs Germany

Spain and Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea hasn't been his usual self for past couple of years. Spaniard, who is regarded as one amongst best shot-stoppers in world, has been criticised of late for his poor displays between sticks. However, Spain's national team manr Luis Enrique has heaped praise on 29-year-old after his stellar performance against Germany in Nations League on Thursday. 

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UEFA Nations League: Spain manr Enrique heaps praise De Gea

De Gea started game for Spain in UEFA Nations League fixture against Germany. Timo Werner opened scoring for Germany, but Jose Luis Gaya scored deep into stopp-time to equalise. Although he conceded once, Spaniard produced moments of brilliance, reminiscent of days when he was on verge of completing a move to LaLiga champions Real Madrid. De Gea inspired Spain to a 1-1 draw, particularly when he thwarted Leroy Sane during one such moment. 

As reported by Spanish media publication Marca, Enrique insists that De Gea has produced such brilliant performances on several occasions in England. However, he and Kepa Arrizabalaga are called out for one mistake y commit, adds former Barcelona boss. Besides De Gea, Chelsea goalkeeper has been criticised for his performance since his move to Stamford Bridge in 2018. 

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UEFA Nations League: Spain manr's surprising demand

Enrique insists that De Gea should be praised for his performance (in UEFA Nations League). manr also claimed that he will urge two shot-stoppers t to feel let down by criticism y receive from media. Enrique wants newspapers to print De Gea on front p after his splendid display for Spain vs Germany. 

De Gea faces a threat to his spot between sticks from Dean Henderson, who has returned to Old Trafford from a successful loan spell with Sheffield United. Various reports during course of previous season claimed that Spaniard might lose his position to Henderson next season. Henderson himself said in an interview that he will push De Gea to fullest in order to usurp his position at Old Trafford.

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De Gea will be . 1 at Man United: Gary Neville 

However, Man United legend Gary Neville still has his doubts. In an interview with Sky Sports, Neville said he believes that De Gea will be preferred choice for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer next season. re was a phase during closing matchdays when Spanish goalkeeper could have been dropped, by Solskjaer entrusted him with task. It has been four weeks since, and De Gea is back to his usual self, added  Man United icon. 

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Im courtesy: Spain football Twitter/David de Gea Instagram