#DeGea’s 2020/2021 1v1 graphic

As usual he’s been class vs long range 1v1s (saved 5/7) as he’s so disciplined & doesn’t rush out & commit early but his ability to save close range 1v1s (saved 3/12) continues to decline:

17/18 61%
18/19 33%
19/20 30%
20/21 25%

(Avg #PL GK ~52%)
His ability to stop close range 1v1s has dropped off for 3 mains reasons:

1. He’s started making poor decisions & he’s failed to utilise the optimum technique in big moments

Prime examples are vs #Leipzig & vs #Everton yesterday where he decided not to spread & attack the ball. https://twitter.com/jhdharrison1/status/1358181546134560771
2. His ability to accurately execute the block technique has deserted him.

In the past #DeGea’s execution of the block was textbook but recently he’s started to struggle to get his body shape right & his feet in the correct position. https://twitter.com/jhdharrison1/status/1312790546528772100
3. He’s started regularly dropping into a premeditated barrier too early & too far from the CF thus he doesn’t maximise the goal area he covers.

A prime example was vs #PSG where he made the correct decision to engage & use the block but he failed to get close enough to #Neymar. https://twitter.com/jhdharrison1/status/1334454715514580992
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