Pranav Nair
Manchester United fans critical of Dena Henderson performance against Newcastle United
The David de Gea versus Dean Henderson debate looks unlikely to go away any time soon.
Manchester United fans have taken to Twitter to lambast Dean Henderson for his disaster class against Newcastle United.
The on-loan United keeper could do little to stop the Magpies as they ran riot in the second half. The 23-year-old could have done better to stop two of the three goals but didn’t.
This drew the attention of United fans, who saw De Gea get attacked for his error against Tottenham Hotspur.
Twitter was awash with fans defending De Gea and criticizing Henderson. Tribalism is strong in the football world, but here we see the supporters divided between two players from the same team.
There is no denying that Henderson should have done better today. But that does not absolve De Gea off his mistakes.
Criticizing the youngster comes across as petty given he has beaten De Gea in all relevant parameters apart from passes completed – a statistic in which the Spaniard triumphs by an overwhelming margin.
Appreciating what we have!
De Gea is one of the finest goalkeepers to grace the English Premier League. At one point of time, he was undoubtedly the best in the business. Unfortunately, that’s not the case anymore. As much as we celebrate his triumphs, we should also call him out for his mistakes.
The same goes for Henderson. He too will be judged similarly if ever he takes over as the United number one.
For now, arguments between fans on both players’ errors yield nothing and will help neither of them. If at all anything, it serves as fodder for rival fanbases.
We take a look at what fans told about Henderson’s performances today.
Twitter indulges in Dean Henderson vs David de Gea debate
Dean Henderson disasterclass as soon as he had a chance to capitalize on this De Gea hate? Water is wet
— Elite Martial (@MysticalMartial) June 21, 2020
Anyone saying Dean Henderson shouldn’t be out first team keeper next season is deluded. We would literally be in the top 4 if it wasn’t for DDGs mistakes. He’s been a great servant for the club but it’s time to move on with the better keeper pic.twitter.com/OLXr7Bef6Y
— umar (@umarf7_utd) June 21, 2020
Dean Henderson with a BIG mistake for Shef Utd as well! Where’s the criticism from the De Gea haters then?
— Mark Goldbridge (@markgoldbridge) June 21, 2020
Man United fans really are something else, and am a die hard united fan, talking trash about yes I get it he messing up of late, then today talking trash about Dean Henderson bcos his defence failed him, like wtf.
— Bernardomayne 💯 (@bernardomayne) June 21, 2020
Imagine thinking Dean Henderson should be in goal for Manchester United 🙈 #mufc
— Demo7 (@Berba_listic) June 21, 2020
Dean Henderson shite for two of those goals today. People just never learn about overrated goalkeepers 🤣
— Eric (@ezwar_) June 21, 2020
David De Gea has been hailed the best in the world. Even comparing him to a 23 year old Dean Henderson shows how much everyone’s expectations of him have fallen.
— Nora (@NoraUtd) June 21, 2020
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Dean Henderson with a BIG mistake for Shef Utd as well! Where’s the criticism from the De Gea haters then?
— Mark Goldbridge (@markgoldbridge) June 21, 2020
So where are some portion of our fanbase who though Henderson should be replacing David De Gea in the team. A lot of united fans seriously need to get a grip
— Sandeep Lohani (@Sred_devilzz) June 21, 2020
