Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea has defended his form during his first season at Old Trafford.
Keeper hits back at criticism
Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea has defended his form during his first season at Old Trafford.
The 21-year-old struggled in the early part of the season following his move from Atletico Madrid, but he has shown a massive improvement in recent weeks.
De Gea believes he is getting better and he insists there is even more to come from him.
"Honestly, I think I have done more good things than bad things, but perhaps what I have done wrong has been reported on more," De Gea told
AS.
"I have done very good things. I am happy with my performances to date and I am sure there is more coming.
Self-critical
"Of course I am self-critical. I have to be. Any footballer must learn from his mistakes to improve day after day and know what his weaknesses are."
De Gea underwent corrective eye surgery last summer to correct an issue with his long range vision, fuelling talk that his problems in goal stemmed from that procedure.
However, De Gea has brushed aside the suggestions that his long-range vision was to blame for his early struggles.
"I do not care if my critics say that this problem affects me," added De Gea. "I imagine that many footballers suffer from the same problem and that is why there are contact lenses."
De Gea also revealed his delight at being able to train alongside veteran players such as Ryan Giggs and Paul Scholes, while also describing Wayne Rooney as a 'good guy'.
"Every morning when I enter the dressing room and I see [Ryan] Giggs and [Paul] Scholes is like I am dreaming," De Gea explained. "It is a huge source of pride.
"I see Giggs improve every day. I tell him: 'I am next to a football legend'.
"I am proud to play alongside them. Wayne Rooney is also a very good guy and a tremendous player.
"I have a good relationship with most of the players, but especially with those who speak Spanish: 'Chicharito' [Javier Hernandez], [Antonio] Valencia and Nani."
