Referee Martin Atkinson blew his whistle after Smith Rowe’s long-range effort crossed the line – and a VAR review proved De Gea’s foot was trodden on by his own teammate Fred.
Some have argued the referee might’ve stopped the game for a serious injury if De Gea was spotted on the ground sooner, which would’ve prevented the unopposed Smith Rowe strike.
“And he’s cost his team a goal because the shot from Smith Rowe wasn’t great.”.
He continued: “With Ralf [Rangnick] coming in, wanting to play a high line, I think he’s going to have to be sweeper keeper.
The former Chelsea striker told talkSPORT: “I saw him lying down and I’m thinking, ‘This has got to be bad’.
“For him to be lying in his goal, back to play, facing the ground.
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