Pep Guardiola has called Manchester United a ‘long-ball’ team and suggested their goalkeeper was a point of weakness.
It comes a week after Manchester City edged out Erik ten Hag’s side 2-1 in the FA Cup final to complete the second leg of their potential treble. David De Gea was partially responsible for at least one of City’s two goals, but his style of play has constantly proved a weakness for the Red Devils.
The Spaniard – who has been United’s number one goalkeeper for 12 years – has consistently struggled to play out from the back against a high press and Ten Hag’s side have been unable to play out from the back in the manner that they would like – prompting suggestions a new first-choice goalkeeper will be signed this summer, with Porto’s Diogo Costa a key target.
