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'He was absolutely destroyed' - Kepa compared to De Gea as he aims to prove worth at Chelsea

Kepa Arrizabalaga’s situation at Chelsea can be likened to David de Gea’s early days at Manchester United, says Robert Green, with another Spanish goalkeeper being backed to come good in time.

The Red Devils showed considerable faith in a young goalkeeper when prising De Gea away from Atletico Madrid in 2011.

A steep learning curve was endured by a fresh face at Old Trafford, with the physicality of the Premier League proving too much at times.

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De Gea was, however, to find his feet and eventually become a model of consistency for United – one with four Player of the Year awards to his name.