A Premier League star made another howler while on international duty as fans warned his persistent mistakes are becoming a ‘danger’
A Premier League star made another howler while on international duty. And fans have taken to social media to warn that his persistent mistakes are becoming a ‘danger’.
Manchester City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma made yet another major clanger for Italy in the Azzurri’s 3-1 win over France in the Nations League on Thursday evening. The home side had to fight back from a goal down after Michael Olise pounced on a dreadful pass out by the 27-year-old.
Donnarumma was put under little pressure in his own 18-yard box when he attempted to play a clipped pass out to the left wing position. However, he got it all wrong and instead knocked the ball into the path of the grateful Olise 25 yards from goal.
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The Bayern Munich winger raced towards the box and cut outside the covering and off-balance Alessandro Bastoni before facing Donnarumma one-on-one.
But again the big Italian didn’t cover himself in glory as Olise’s right-footed strike went straight under him from eight yards out as Donnarumma fell hopelessly over the powerful effort.
City fans took to social media to raise their concerns after a number of high-profile mistakes from the man who was dubbed as the world’s best goalkeeper when he arrived from PSG at the start of last season.
One user wrote: “Donnarumma is a danger to Man City and Italy at this point.” A second said: “Another day, another Donnarumma mistake…” As another slammed him a “liability for club and country.”
A fourth said: “You know what, dropping him vs Fulham will be a form of kindness for him. The guy clearly needs a break.” A fifth added: “He didn’t just destroy City, he’s destroying the national team as well.” And a sixth slammed: “Donnarumma is the most OVERHYPED goalkeeper in football, he makes way too many mistakes.”
Another quipped: “Maybe 115 charges is affecting him mentally.” As another joined in: “Looks city are gonna have to spend tens of millions to replace this bozo.”
Fortunately, Donnarumma’s mistake didn’t cost Italy the game as a brace from Pio Esposito and a Davide Frattesi strike sealed a 3-1 comeback victory to put Roberto Mancini’s side top of Nations League Group A.
But his clangers are impossible to ignore and City boss Enzo Maresca was even forced to comment on his goalkeeper’s nightmare form after he almost cost the Citizens against RB Leipzig in the Champions League earlier this month.
Donnarumma let Ridle Baku’s tame effort sneak in at the near post and was almost caught out when he let a free-kick loop over his head and hit the bar in the 3-2 win.
Maresca gave no indication he was ready to drop the Italian, but did acknowledge the mistakes he has made in recent weeks.
He said: “Overall he’s good. He’s quite relaxed in terms of he recognises that he has made some mistakes, but at the same time he has also made some good saves. It’s just a matter of balance. Try to avoid mistakes and continue to do the right things.”