David de Gea produced a howler in Manchester United’s FA Cup win against Everton, and how he reacted in the dressing room has since come to light…
Diogo Dalot has revealed how David de Gea reacted in the dressing room after producing a humiliating error as Manchester United beat Everton in the FA Cup on Friday. The Red Devils are in the fourth-round hat, but it was far from smooth sailing at Old Trafford after De Gea’s moment to forget.
United looked destined to romp to another comfortable home victory to add to their inspired run of form after Marcus Rashford and Antony linked up to take the lead after four minutes.
But De Gea, who has developed his wider game under Erik ten Hag, endured a nightmare moment of madness to hand Everton passage back into the game.
Demarai Gray threaded a pass through to Neal Maupay, who slid to connect with the ball on the byline, beating Raphael Varane and seemingly catching De Gea off guard.
The Spaniard, holding onto his post to close the angle, couldn’t react quickly enough as the ball slipped between his legs for Conor Coady to tap home.
Dalot was closest to Coady but didn’t expect De Gea’s error and couldn’t clear first, setting up a nervy night for Ten Hag’s side.
Man Utd’s David de Gea suffered an awful error against Everton in the FA Cup. (Image: ITV/GETTY)
In the aftermath, he has revealed what United’s No 1 told him off the pitch after his surprising error.
He said: “I spoke to David [de Gea] at half-time, and he didn’t expect the ball to go between his legs. Even I didn’t expect it, so I’ll take the blame. I could have reacted a little faster.”
Coady scored in the wrong net seven minutes after half-time, created by another left-footed cross from Rashford, to restore United’s lead.
VAR then rescued the hosts, ruling out Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s equaliser for offside on Gray, who was electric for Frank Lampard’s lowly visitors, in the build-up.
Diogo Dalot praises two Manchester United players after FA Cup victory over Everton
Man United safely progressed to the fourth round of the competition on Friday night
Diogo Dalot praises Manchester United teammates Marcus Rashford and Luke Shaw (Image: beIN SPORTS)
Manchester United defender Diogo Dalot praised Marcus Rashford and Luke Shaw following his side’s 3-1 victory over Everton in the FA Cup third round.
United started brilliantly and took the lead after four minutes as Rashford’s superb cross was steered in by Antony. The game swung back into the balance after a bizarre mistake by David de Gea at his front post allowed Everton defender Conor Coady to tap home.
After the restart, more clever play from Rashford caused chaos for the Toffees with the Englishman’s tempting cross being turned into his own net by Coady. The Reds secured progression to the fourth round deep in stoppage time as United’s Man of the Match, Rashford, converted a penalty following a foul on Alejandro Garnacho.
Post-match, Dalot was asked about the impact of Rashford and the Portuguese full-back made a strong claim about the forward. He told beIN SPORTS : “I don’t think Rashy is very far from one of the best players in the world so I think he is aiming for that.
“He’s taking that responsibility of putting us on another level but I think it also comes from what we are doing collectively and then the individuals will come out. Not just Rashy but everyone is doing a great job collectively.
“Rashy has been fantastic.” Dalot then added: “I think Rashy is getting stronger, mentally he is getting a little bit more mature as well for a player who is still young.
“It has been a joy to watch him but like I said I think collectively we are doing a great job and I think we are helping him to develop.” Another player Dalot was asked about was his defensive partner
His fellow full-back has slipped seamlessly into centre-back in recent weeks as United found themselves short in that position post-World Cup. Asked about his impact there, Dalot said: “I think it just goes to show the quality we have in this squad.
“Being able to play different positions, even during the game being able to play different roles, I think it is important for us. I think it is something that the manager likes and demands from us so it is also good for everyone.
“[It] gives us other options so I think Luke is doing a fantastic job and we are very happy with him.”
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