David de Gea Injury: Updates on Manchester United Star's Finger and Return

Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea is recovering from a finger issue suffered while training with the Spain squad, casting doubts over his involvement at club level.

Continue for updates.

Thursday, Nov. 20

De Gea Set to Face Arsenal

Spanish news outlet Sport claims De Gea will be fit for Manchester United's Saturday trip to Arsenal in the Premier League. Eurosport notes the latest emerging from Spain:

Louis van Gaal confirmed that the goalkeeper would be healthy, according to Manchester United's Twitter feed: 

Wednesday, Nov. 19

Arsenal Chances Look Good for De Gea

United's No. 1 goalkeeper is growing increasingly confident of proving his fitness for Saturday's trip to Arsenal, according to the Daily Mail's Adam Crafton:

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Sources close to the Spanish national team told Sportsmail on Tuesday evening that De Gea has ‘an 80 per cent’ chance of making the starting line-up when United return to Barclays Premier League action this weekend.

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Tuesday, Nov. 18

De Gea Still Hoping to Face Arsenal

Manchester United have not yet ruled De Gea out of Saturday's trip to face Arsenal at Emirates Stadium. Jamie Jackson of the Guardian reports:

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De Gea, who dislocated a finger while on international duty with Spain, has not given up hope of being available to face Arsenal and the goalkeeper is waiting for United’s medical staff to rule on his fitness.

De Gea is definitely out of Spain’s friendly with Germany on Tuesday and, if he cannot play at the Emirates Stadium, Louis van Gaal will have to call on Anders Lindegaard, who nearly left United in the summer.

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Saturday, Nov. 15

De Gea Timeline Reported

Simeon Gholam of the Daily Mail provided an initial prediction for De Gea's absence:

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David De Gea could face at least a month out of action after dislocating a finger during training with the Spanish national side.

The Manchester United goalkeeper was having the injury assessed by Spain's team doctor on Friday night before deciding when he should return to Old Trafford.

The 24-year-old who has been in brilliant form for United this season was trying to save a low shot from Paco Alcacer when the little finger on his right hand jammed during a session preparing for Saturday's friendly against Belarus in Huelva.

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Friday, Nov. 14

De Gea Suffers Finger Injury in Training

Manchester United and Spain goalkeeper David de Gea will miss his country's European Championship qualifier against Belarus, and their international friendly against Germany that follows, after sustaining a finger injury.

AS broke the news, confirming De Gea's absence:

The news will disappoint Spanish football fans who were hoping to see an in-form De Gea between the sticks for their vital qualifier.

And it will also scare Manchester United supporters, as the club's injury list continues to rapidly grow once again.

The 24-year-old stopper has been in sensational form this season for the Red Devils, making a host of impressive saves to keep his team in football matches as United's defence struggles.

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De Gea was voted United's player of the season last year, despite their lowly finish of seventh in the Premier League.

The goalkeeper has played in every league match for Louis van Gaal this year, featuring 11 times, per Squawka, and keeping three clean sheets.