The Manchester United keeper is under immense pressure in the Spain goal following a high-profile mistake but it is the right decision to stick by him
Fernando Hierro has confirmed that David de Gea will start Spain’s World Cup last 16 match against Russia on Monday. The announcement came against the backdrop of fervent criticism of the Manchester United No.1, who again has endured a shaky start to a tournament for his country.
Spain would probably have taken all three points from their opening game against Portugal had De Gea not spilled Cristiano Ronaldo’s shot into his goal despite at first appearing to have it well covered.