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'It's criminal!' - Scholes accuses Man Utd goalkeeper De Gea of 'bottling it' against RB Leipzig

David de Gea "bottled it" against RB Leipzig, according to Paul Scholes, who says the Manchester United goalkeeper was "scared of getting hurt".

United crashed out of the Champions League after being beaten 3-2 by RB Leipzig in Germany on Tuesday night.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side sat top of Group H on goal difference heading into the contest, and only needed a draw to secure safe passage through to the round of 16.

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However, the Red Devils made the worst possible start when Manchester City loanee Angelino capitalised on some lackadaisical defending from the visitors to fire home the opening goal of the game with just two minutes on the clock.