David de Gea gives verdict on his performance in Manchester United defeat to Brentford
manchestereveningnews.co.ukDavid de Gea admitted Manchester United's players are still lacking confidence despite the appointment of Erik ten Hag, after holding his hands up for costing his side the game against Brentford.
The Spaniard was at fault for the first two goals in the humiliating 4-0 defeat, allowing Josh Dasilva's shot to squirm under his body and then playing his side into trouble as they attempted to pass out from the back, with Mathias Jensen scoring.
United fell apart after conceding the first goal at the Gtech Community Stadium and De Gea believes the team are unable to cope with setbacks at the moment, with confidence levels brittle after a wretched run of form. READ MORE: Ten Hag has to make transfer request after Brentford shambles In their previous four games dating back to last season - all lost - they have conceded three goals in 11 minutes away at Brighton, two goals in nine minutes at home to Brighton and now four goals in 25 minutes at Brentford.
This was also a seventh straight away loss in the top flight. There had been promising signs in pre-season under Ten Hag, but De Gea admits the side have struggled once the pressure has ramped up and the real business has begun. "It’s been [a] difficult [few] seasons, probably it’s still in our minds, when something goes wrong people a get panicky, it’s difficult.
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