Paul Scholes disagrees with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer decision at Man Utd
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Paul Scholes thinks Ole Gunnar Solskjaer should have dropped David de Gea following the 3-3 draw with Everton last month and installed Dean Henderson as the new No 1. However the Manchester United boss kept faith with De Gea and he remains the leading man between the sticks.
De Gea has been granted permission to return to Spain for the birth of his first child so Henderson has started the last three matches.
The former Sheffield United loanee is hoping to keep his team-mate out of the starting XI with a string of fine performances.
But Scholes thinks Solskjaer should have put his faith in Henderson a lot sooner.
“This is his big opportunity to cement his place in the team,” Scholes told BT Sport.
“I love David. He’s been a sensational goalkeeper for this club for many years. But after the Everton game, three or four weeks ago, when he conceded a couple of goals he probably shouldn’t have I thought it was time for Henderson to come in.
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“Ole obviously disagreed and kept faith with David and I still thought in them games he looked a little suspect.
“I actually watching that game on Sunday, I know City didn’t create a lot, which is a great credit to the defence, I felt safe with him. I felt if they get a chance I think he’ll save it.
“He just felt comfortable, nice and relaxed, nice and composed. Didn’t want to get involved when he didn’t have to.
“This is a big chance for him, not just for United.
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“If he does well in his next few games he’s No 1 for United and No 1 for England.”
De Gea has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford because Henderson is deemed the long-term option in goal.
And Scholes reckons a transfer could materialise this summer if Henderson impresses.
He added: “The next few weeks are pivotal. They will probably decide David’s future. He won’t sit around and be a No 2. Neither of them can do.”
Meanwhile, Roy Keane has recently hailed Henderson.
He said: “The goalkeeper was excellent. Ole used the word ‘nice presence about him’ that’s what all the top goalkeepers have and I think this kid has got a great chance of being a brilliant goalkeeper for Man Utd.”
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