[OSEN=정승우 기자] David de Gea (31, Manchester United) seems to have not yet recovered from the shock of being eliminated from the UEFA Champions League.
Manchester United lost 1-0 to Atlético Madrid in the second leg of the round of 16 of the ‘2021-2022 season UEFA Champions League’ held at Old Trafford, Manchester, England on the 16th (Korean time). After a 1-1 draw in the first leg, Manchester United suffered the bitter taste of being eliminated with a combined score of 1-2.
The British ‘Daily Mail’ reported the appearance of Manchester United goalkeeper De Gea after the match against Atlético on the 17th. As the media revealed, De Gea was walking with his family in a grassy state after being eliminated from the competition.
“De Gea has another bad year as Manchester United’s trophy drought continues,” the Daily Mail said.
Having been the number 1 goalkeeper for Manchester United since the 2011-2012 season, Gea conceded 46 goals in 39 official games in his first season. He made a name for himself by showing off his outstanding reflexes in 15 clean-out games. In the 2012-2013 season, he overcame the aerial ball, which was pointed out as a weakness, and conceded only 42 goals in 41 official matches. He also lifted the league championship trophy with these performances.
Since then, he has grown to become one of the best goalkeepers in the world. He won the FA Cup (2015-2016), League Cup (2016-2017) and Europa League (2016-2017) with Manchester United. But he hasn’t won the league since 2013. It’s because Manchester United’s dark years are long.
De Gea made two saves in the game, preventing United from conceding another goal. However, it was painful to conceded a goal to Henang Rosie in the 41st minute of the first half. Manchester United were eliminated from the Champions League and the season ended without a tie.
The Daily Mail said, “After spending time with his family the day after the game, Gea’s face still had the pain etched on his face. Manchester United, who failed to win the trophy after the 2016-2017 season, have had five consecutive seasons without an officer. Manchester United are running towards a disappointing ending and are facing a tough fight to return to the top of European football.”
“It’s hard to put into words how I feel,” said Gea, who held a press conference after the match. He also expressed his feelings.
When a reporter asked if he was angry at the loss at the time, De Gea said, “Yes. We didn’t win the match and we were knocked out again. It’s very difficult.”
“We demand more of each other. We are far from the Premier League and Champions League titles, so everyone has to do a lot more. We all do our best for the club, especially for ourselves. “I don’t know when this club will rise to the top again, but I will fight to make it big.” /reccos23@osen.co.kr
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