Solskjaer launches defence of ‘best goalkeeper in the world’ De Gea

David de Gea “is the best goalkeeper in the world” despite his clanger against Tottenham, according to Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

The Spaniard faced heavy criticism over the weekend, especially from Roy Keane, after De Gea failed in his attempts to keep out Steven Bergwijn’s first-half strike as the Red Devils came from a goal down to draw 1-1.

The Dutchman burst through the Man Utd defence and shot straight at De Gea, but it squirmed in and United needed an 81st-minute penalty from Bruno Fernandes to earn a deserved point.

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Speaking at a pre-match press conference ahead of the Red Devils’ clash with Sheffield United, Solskjaer said: “David is the best goalkeeper in the world, he’s conceded two goals in the last seven he’s played for us, there are City, Chelsea, Tottenham, Everton, two goals in seven games, we’ve gone on a run and the two goals.

“The Everton one is a freak one, this one he can’t save it, he makes great saves, wins games for us and he’s still the best goalkeeper the world. David is working really hard, he isn’t making errors you see time and time again. He’s working hard in training, I’m pleased with his work.

“He’s been at United nine years now, next year is his 10th season. He’s had some fantastic seasons and I don’t think it’s a bad run if you concede two goals in seven games against the teams we’ve played. He’s made matchwinning saves, he saved a point for us against Tottenham with the save, mentally a very strong keeper but I speak to him every day, that’s fine.”