Back to the Everton Newsfeed

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reveals he DID consider subbing on Dean Henderson because of David de Gea's poor penalty record before shootout loss to Villarreal but was 'confident' in the Spaniard because they'd prepared him for that scenario

Daily Mail | May 27, 2021

Related Topics: Ole Gunnar Solskjær, Dean Henderson, Villarreal Club de Fútbol, Spain, Edinson Cavani, Manchester United F.C., Gerard Moreno Balagueró, Manchester City F.C., Jordan Henderson

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed he did consider replacing David de Gea with Dean Henderson before the penalty shootout against Villarreal.

De Gea, who missed the only spot kick as Villarreal claimed a 11-10 victory to win the Europe League, has an abysmal record from penalty situations and has now conceded the last 40 he's faced in regulation time and shootouts for United and Spain.

The United keeper has not saved a penalty for five years, his last coming against Everton in the 2016 FA Cup final while Henderson has a considerably better record.

See full article at Daily Mail