Manchester United loanee Dean Henderson produced yet one more effective show on Sunday, this time in opposition to Tottenham Hotspur.
Regardless of Nottingham Forest dropping 0-2 courtesy of a Harry Kane double, Henderson’s efficiency was immense, inserting him head and shoulders above his teammates.
The England worldwide’s crowning achievement of the sport was him saving a Harry Kane penalty early within the second half.
Spurs have been awarded a penalty after a weird Steve Cook dinner handball, with Henderson’s worldwide teammate and Three Lions captain Harry Kane stepping as much as take it.
The United loanee denied him in spectacular vogue, diving low to disclaim the Spurs man from making it 2-0, though he went forward and scored in a while.
After his heroic save on the Metropolis Floor, Henderson joined an unique membership of shot-stoppers who’ve denied Kane from the spot. The 25-year-old joins the likes of Adrian, Fraser Forster and Loris Karius within the record.
He additionally grew to become the primary goalkeeper to avoid wasting a Kane penalty since 2018. Henderson’s stellar efficiency will little doubt heap additional strain on United’s long-term No. 1 David de Gea.
With Sunday’s unbelievable penalty save, Henderson has now saved the final two penalties he has confronted within the Premier League, denying Declan Rice from the spot to clinch all three factors versus the London membership.
Penalty Information in English soccer:
Dean Henderson – 10 penalties saved – 18 penalties confronted – 55% penalty save proportion
David De Gea – 7 penalties saved – 45 penalties confronted – 16% penalty save proportion
Makes one other essential save from the spot. 🧤 pic.twitter.com/6GHJYlxtaF
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) August 28, 2022
Aside from the save, Henderson was sensible in his distribution, sweeping and in initiating fast counter-attacks – all qualities United supporters have accused De Gea of missing.
The Spaniard’s limitations have been painfully apparent in opposition to Southampton on the weekend, the place Erik ten Hag and the crew have been compelled to desert their makes an attempt to play out from the again, with De Gea as an alternative electing to go lengthy each time.
The membership have been in search of another with Newcastle’s Martin Dubravka tipped to reach subsequent after Antony as Ten Hag appears to be like to extend the competitors for the No 1 spot.
As per the dependable Fabrizio Romano, a deal has not but been agreed between United and the Magpies. The 20-time English champions need a mortgage with a purchase choice, whereas Newcastle want a extra everlasting resolution.
Martin Dubravka has agreed private phrases with Manchester United. He’s hoping for Newcastle to agree and let him go because it’s a large alternative. 🚨🔴 #MUFC
Utd are providing mortgage with £5m purchase choice, Newcastle nonetheless asking for everlasting however Dubravka hopes they’ll let him go. pic.twitter.com/G0AW2SZ6yp
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 27, 2022
United’s goalkeeping troubles have been obviously uncovered as a consequence of Henderson’s brilliance for Forest. Followers can not assist however ponder whether he would have been the reply if he had determined to remain again at Outdated Trafford.
