Man Utd fans can remain hopeful that Sergio Romero will provide adequate cover forDavid de Geashould the Red Devils’ no.1 not be fit to faceLiverpool.
The Spanish goalkeeper was replaced during Spain’s Euro 2020 qualifier against Sweden on Tuesday aftersuffering a groin injury.
De Gea now faces a battle to recover in time for Sunday’s meeting with league-leading rivals Liverpool at Old Trafford.
Butdespite initial fears, fans can take some comfort in knowing thatRomerohas been impressive between the sticks in previous encounters for United.
The Argentine has been called upon seven times in the Premier League for United, keeping six clean sheets in the process.
His perfect record is blighted only by a 2-1 defeat to Swansea at the Liberty Stadium, meaning he is still yet to concede on home soil in the top flight.
De Gea could yet start the match, but early signs suggested it wasn’t a good synopsis.
“He had pain in the abductor muscle but he received treatment at half-time and wanted to keep playing,” said Spain boss Robert Moreno. “He gave us his word, but in the end he couldn’t continue.”
Romero has been ticking over for United with action in the cup competitions, having played against Astana in the Europa League and Rochdale in the Carabao Cup this season.
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However the injury to de Gea comes as a blow to United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who only this week had been buoyed by the return of several first-team players to full fitness.
Luke Shaw, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Anthony Martial are all in contention for Sunday’s match, while Paul Pogba has used the international break to continue his rehabilitation.
Meanwhile Liverpool have in turn been boosted by the return of their no.1 Alisson to training, with the Brazilian expected to start his first match since the season’s opening day.
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