- David de Gea endured a nightmare debut for Fiorentina, conceding three objectives
- The previous United goalkeeper was mocked by some however others applauded him
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David de Gea endured a gruelling begin to life at Fiorentina as he conceded two objectives within the opening 12 minutes in opposition to European minnows Puskas Akademia.
Fiorentina needed to combat again from 2-0 down and finally secured a 3-3 draw at residence to Puskas AFC, Hungary’s third-best facet, within the Europa Convention League play-offs.
It’s a far cry from lifting the FA Cup at Wembley or bringing the Premier League again to Previous Trafford for the previous Manchester United goalkeeper.
De Gea has been working exhausting to maintain himself match and signed for Fiorentina this summer time, his first membership since leaving United as a free agent in June 2023.
This was his first look in 446 days and the Spaniard was granted no straightforward experience, going through 5 pictures on course and conceding three.
David de Gea endured a nightmare begin at Fiorentina, conceding twice within the first 12 minutes
He went on to concede a 3rd as Fiorentina drew 3-3 at residence with minnows Puskas Akademia
This was his first look in 446 days and the Spaniard was granted no straightforward experience, going through 5 pictures on course and conceding three
In equity to De Gea, going through a penalty simply 9 minutes into your first begin for a brand new membership is demanding and he conceded it to Hungary’s Euro 2024 Zsolt Nagy, although he did dive the precise manner.
The following was fired in three minutes later.
Fiorentina battled again from a two-goal deficit to take the lead, with Moise Kean handing the Italians the benefit after 75 minutes.
Nonetheless, an 89th-minute equaliser from the guests left a bitter style within the mouth and left Fiorentina with work to do to make the group levels.
They’ve endured heartbreak within the final two seasons, dropping the Europa Convention League finals to West Ham and Olympiacos.
Followers have been fast to level enjoyable at 33-year-old De Gea who has, it have to be stated, achieved greater than most within the recreation, profitable the Premier League, FA Cup, two EFL Cups, and two Europa Leagues amongst sundry private honours.
‘De Gea by no means modified, 11 minutes bro has already shallowed 2 objectives,’ one person wrote on X.
‘Oh boy my favorite goalie David De Gea lastly acquired himself signed by a membership! let’s test in on how he is doing on his debut in opposition to Hungarian plumbers,’ one other wrote.
Nonetheless, an 89th-minute equaliser from the guests left a bitter style within the mouth and left Fiorentina with work to do to make the group levels
Followers had various ranges of respect for the previous Manchester United goalkeepers
De Gea has been working exhausting to maintain himself match and signed for Fiorentina this summer time, his first membership since leaving United as a free agent in June 2023
Others have been wanting to leap to his defence. ‘De Gea revisionism stinks, they only ignore he was one of the best GK within the league for five years. Solely Ronaldo has received POTY (4 instances) as a lot as De Gea,’ one started.
‘For the reason that 2018 World Cup he’s been poor however let’s not rewrite historical past. David De Gea is a membership legend.’
One other stated: ‘He did effectively. He had glorious saves. He ought to truly be Fiorentina’s primary.’
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