​Man Utd legend Schmeichel: Henderson not replacing De Gea anytime soon

Football
19 Jun 2020 • 1:57 PM MYT
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Manchester United legend Peter Schmiechel says that Dean Henderson will have to wait a while to replace David De Gea at the club.

The Red Devils have the Spaniard as their number one, but Henderson has impressed at Sheffield United on loan the past two seasons.

He is likely to go back out on loan next term, but will eventually want the chance to displace De Gea, or he may ask to leave permanently.

"We have one of the best goalkeepers in the world at Manchester United," Schmeichel told Metro.

"There's no sign that he's going to leave the club, why would he? He already had the opportunity a couple of times.

"In the last six years he was Player of the Year four times. He's done fantastic but the fact of the matter is there's only one goalkeeper in the team.

"For every youngster and especially young goalkeepers there is so much that you need to learn when it comes to the toughest end of top football like the Champions League and international tournaments.

"You have to have so much experience and I see no harm in Dean Henderson continuing playing for Sheffield United. Every day he will learn something new."

He added: "I know it sounds cold but we have David De Gea, who has been so fantastic for us.

"I don't understand why anyone would think that's a position that needs to change [right now]. Why would you rock the boat?

"The best players will take you to the next level."