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Manchester Utd Fans Defend David De Gea After Horror Start At Fiorentina

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Published23 Aug 2024

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David de Gea’s Fiorentina debut has been defended by Manchester United fans. The former Red Devils goalkeeper shipped three goals in a UEFA Conference League playoff on August 22.

The Spaniard was playing his professional game since the 2023 FA Cup final – which was over 440 days ago. His first game since didn’t go to plan, but United supporters stood firm for their hero on X, formerly Twitter.

David De Gea’s Fiorentina Debut

With just 12 minutes on the clock, De Gea had already conceded twice to Hungarian minnows Puskas Academy. Naturally, many on X were quick to hammer the 33-year-old.

De Gea’s blushes were somewhat spared as La Viola fought back to clinch a 3-3 draw. It certainly wasn’t the start the 2017 UEFA Europa League winner was hoping for as he looks to re-start his career in Italy.

The Spaniard was benched for the first Serie A game of the 2024/25 campaign. It remains to be seen if boss Raffaele Palladino will give him the nod for Sunday’s clash against Venezia.

Manchester United Supporters Stand By David De Gea

Granted, David de Gea’s Fiorentina debut didn’t reflect well after conceding three times. However, he wasn’t at fault for any of the goals in Florence.

Manchester United fans showed their support for the two-time Premier League Golden Glove winner. One wrote on X: “If there’s any ex-player who deserves the unconditional support of Man United fans… It’s David De Gea.  

“The man gave EVERYTHING he had for us and was once the best goalkeeper in the world while wearing our shirt. Respect him.”

Another claimed: “I will never hate on David De Gea, ever in my life.” Simultaneously, a third user posted: “He stuck by us through our worst days, and was genuinely OUT OF THIS WORLD…”

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