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Erik ten Hag insists he DOES want David de Gea to stay despite latest blunder as HORROR stat shows Man Utd keeper’s woes
ERIK TEN HAG refused to stick the boot into calamity keeper David de Gea after his horrendous mistake condemned Manchester United to their ninth League defeat of the season.
The 32-year-old Spanish international has now committed nine errors which have led directly to goals over the past two seasons – more than any other top flight keeper.
But boss ten Hag insisted: “We have the most clean sheets in the Premier League and we wouldn’t be in this position without him.
“Mistakes happen but he has my full belief and I have no concerns about him. We want him to stay and extend his contract.”
The result leaves United just one point ahead of firth-placed Liverpool, although they still have a game in hand on Jurgen Klopp’s men.
And ten Hag said: “Nothing changes. We could have made it easier with a result but we need three wins in four games and everything is still in our hands.
“We started well, created chances and dictated the game but then just like at Brighton in midweek one individual mistake cost us.
“We have to learn to stay calm and composed. We had some chances but we have to create more.
“Now, for the first time since Christmas, we have a full week to reset, reload and get the energy back to keep going.
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“We can’t feel sorry for ourselves. What we need is for everyone to stick together, for individuals to take responsibility and if we play as a team we will get the points we need.”
Former United defender Rio Ferdinand said: “De Gea has made a mistake today but that’s not the area I question him. Is he good enough a footballer to play for Manchester United?”
But captain Bruno Fernandes said: “We don’t need to focus on that mistake. He’s saved us so many times.”
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Man United boss Erik ten Hag praised by his players for being ‘most fashionable’
MANCHESTER United boss Erik ten Hag is a title winner in the fashion stakes, according to his players.
The Dutchman, 53, has been praised for his tailored suits and waistcoats — and his fondness for flat caps has seen him likened to hit TV gangsters The Peaky Blinders.
Trendy ten Hag will stroll on football’s top catwalk next month as he leads United out at Wembley for the FA Cup final[/caption]
His stylish look is a far cry from the “club shop chic” of rival Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool, who prefers team-crested gear and a baseball cap.
And ex-Leeds manager Jesse Marsch often wore jeans on the sideline.
Some Man United staff were said to have been heard commenting on how “sharp” ten Hag looked as he left the hotel ahead of the club’s recent FA Cup semi-final win against Brighton.
A club insider said: “The manager is always turned out so well, whether it’s his beard or his clothing. We joked he could be a Peaky Blinder with his flat cap.
“It’s a far cry from [ex-manager] Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and his tracksuits. We’ve even seen the gaffer at the training ground wearing tweed — all he needed was the shotgun.”
The former Ajax manager lifted silverware for the Red Devils earlier this year, dispatching Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United 2-0 in the final of the League Cup at Wembley.
United lost away at Brighton on Thursday in the Premier League and face West Ham on Sunday.
Trendy ten Hag will stroll on football’s top catwalk next month as he leads United out at Wembley again for the FA Cup final.