De Gea facing shock United axe
Young Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea could be dropped for Saturday's visit to Bolton if reports from England are to be believed.
De Gea arrived at Old Trafford earlier this summer for a reported fee of £18million, and was earmarked as the long-term successor to the retired Edwin van der Sar.However, the 20-year-old has so far failed to impress in his first four games for the Red Devils, making a series of errors in consecutive games, although he did save a penalty from Robin van Persie in the match against Arsenal two weeks ago.
But with United's visit to Bolton looming, United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is said to be considering dropping De Gea for the older Anders Lindegaard.
The Daily Mail, The Telegraph and The Sun all believe Ferguson is worried that the slightly-built De Gea will not be able to cope with the physical threat Bolton possess, something which Lindegaard could be better suited to handle, considering the Dane - at 27 - has had many more years to bulk up his physique.
Nonetheless, the experienced Ferguson is also aware that dropping De Gea might shatter the young custodian's confidence, and with their opening UEFA Champions League tie in the horizon, it is imperative for United that the manager handles this situation carefully.
Young United midfielder Tom Cleverley has also been tipped to be rested, ahead of next Wednesday's trip to Benfica.
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