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Former Manchester United Goalkeeper Coach Says David De Gea 'Needs a Challenge'

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David De Gea needs to be presented with a challenge for his place at Manchester United, according to his former position coach.

Eric Steele, who helped talk Sir Alex Ferguson into signing De Gea from Atletico Madrid back in 2011, has talked about how recalling Dean Henderson from his loan spell with Sheffield United could benefit the Red Devils' No. 1.

Steele spoke to FourFourTwo (h/t Metro):

"I wonder whether United should have brought Dean back in January because David needs a challenge.