David de Gea strengthened his claim for the best ‘keeper in the world when he secured his spot in the FIFA World XI back in September.
Fast-forward two months later and the Manchester United shot-stopper is struggling to replicate his form on a consistent basis for both club and country.
Now, Spain manager Luis Enrique has fired out a clear warning message to the country’s number one.
According to AS, the former Barcelona coach might be ready to drop de Gea in favour of Chelsea’s Kepa Arrizabalaga.
The 48-year-old Spaniard has told the former Atlético Madrid ‘keeper that his position is no longer safe after his performance against Croatia in the Nations League.
Spain lost 3-2 to last summer’s World Cup finalists, with Tin Jedvaj scoring the winner after de Gea parried the ball into his path.
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United face the possibility of losing the Spaniard next summer on a free transfer, with Juventus one of the clubs ready to move for him if he fails to sign a new deal at Old Trafford.
“It shows it was a very difficult group,” Enrique said after the match (via BBC Sport). “We still have a chance. The group was, as we expected, very difficult with two of the best teams in the world.
“I am obviously worried about the things we have to improve. I am quite happy with this match, but the result is undeserved and I think football today has not been fair to us.”
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