Hernandez: De Gea will become best in the world
Posted Sunday, February 17, 2013 by The Sun
JAVIER HERNANDEZ has tipped David De Gea to become the best goalkeeper in the world — in the next two years.
The Manchester United goalkeeper has suffered criticism since arriving from Atletico Madrid in 2011 as he adapted to life in the Premier League.
But after a strong showing in the 1-1 draw with Real Madrid on Wednesday, team-mate Hernandez believes the 22-year-old is destined for the very top.
He said: “A lot of people who know about football know that David is a top-class goalkeeper.
“That is why Manchester United bought him.
“They saw how good he can be. If he wasn’t at the right level to play at this club he wouldn’t be here and they are trying to look after him.
“To me, he is a complete goalkeeper. You see the great saves he made on Wednesday. He can also play with his feet, which is very useful to see in a goalkeeper.
“Other people are speaking about when he has to go out and clear the corners and free-kicks. They say that is the weak part of his game.
“But I think he is doing brilliant and in a couple of years he will be the No1 in the world.”
TIPPING HIS PAL ... Javier Hernandez
Mexican striker Hernandez also insists the Spanish youngster is immune to any negative opinions on his ability.
He added: “David is very focussed and doesn’t care about what people say about him.
“He has a lot of confidence. He doesn’t need to listen to what people say about him.
“He should just play and enjoys it because he knows he can be number one in the world.”
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