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Peter Schmeichel told me that he used to prefer Manchester United recruiting Manuel Neuer rather than David De Gea. What is the reason?
After Edwin van der Sar retired in 2011, MU brought De Gea from Atletico Madrid. At that time, De Gea was still 20 years old.
Schmeichel, who brought MU treble winners in 1998/1999, considered himself more comfortable MU recruiting Neuer, who at that time was still playing at Schalke. Because, Neuer could make Schmeichel impressed about the game.
“You have to see how we play and ask: which is the right player for that slot [kiper]? For me, we have just seen the answer. I think Manuel Neuer is perfect for us, “Schmeichel said, on the official MU website.
“He has just played United with Schalke in the Champions League, and, although Schalke lost, he showed what he could do. He is a very aggressive goalkeeper. Playing like I play.”
“I play with strengths. I know where my weaknesses are, and try hard not to end up in situations where those weaknesses are revealed. I always try to get a defender to protect me from that.”
“I really like the way Neuer plays. Maybe because I play like that too, and for me, it feels like a natural ability. He suits us, and we don’t have to change the way we play,” he explained.
Schmeichel himself was quite surprised when Manchester United finally recruited De Gea. However, the legend of the Danish goalkeeper was finally convinced by De Gea’s neat performance at the time.
“When we moved to him, I could not understand why taking that road. I thought the experience of what had happened between me and Edwin would be used, so that seemed unusual to me.”
“Then, it didn’t go well for him in his first few games. Suddenly the media were around him. He was the most written player related to English football for six months.” What is United doing? “And things like that, and it’s getting worse. “
“He was very bad, according to the media. Big mistake. But then, he became so good. I can tell you when things have changed for David,” Schmeichel recalled.
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(then / mrp)
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