The Real Madrid goalkeeper is doing everything he can to ensure he's replaced in the summer
As hard as David De Gea is working to make sure Manchester United qualify for the Champions League, Iker Casillas's continued presence in the Real Madrid goal could hasten the holder's exit from the competition.
Whether or not De Gea ends up back in Madrid or not this summer one thing is for certain, Real need a new goalkeeper and will be lucky to get anywhere close to the final this year with Casillas between the sticks.
Should De Gea move to Santiago Bernabeu then Manchester United fans would be entitled to hold Casillas directly responsible.
The veteran's form in the Champions League last 16 second leg against Schalke was a new low for the man for whom the bar drops further by the week. There were all kinds of mistakes in that 4-3 defeat.
It has reached the stage that Carlo Ancelotti is effectively sabotaging his own team's chances in order to keep some semblance of confidence invested in what was one of the great modern goalkeepers. Those days are finished.
Casillas not only drops the ball and allows it to squirm through his body; he no longer sends any message of assurance to the rest of his team. The Real Madrid defence appear desperate to prevent any type of shot hitting his goal.
Contrast that to the confidence instilled in Manchester United by De Gea. He is currently making logic-defying saves game after game as United attempt to earn a spot in the Champions League.
Source: Goal.com
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