Manchester City goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma made another high-profile error while on international duty, with fans warning on social media that his persistent mistakes are becoming a 'danger'.
The 27-year-old's latest clanger came in Italy's 3-1 win over France in the Nations League on Thursday evening, when a dreadful pass out gifted Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise an early goal.
Error Under Minimal Pressure
Donnarumma was under little pressure in his own 18-yard box when he attempted a clipped pass out to the left wing. He got it all wrong, knocking the ball into the path of Olise 25 yards from goal.
Olise raced towards the box, cut outside the covering and off-balance Alessandro Bastoni, and faced Donnarumma one-on-one. The Italian did not cover himself in glory as Olise's right-footed strike from eight yards went straight under him.
Fans React on Social Media
City fans took to social media to raise concerns after a number of high-profile mistakes from the man dubbed 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…" Another slammed him as 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." 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."
Comeback and Manager's Response
Donnarumma's mistake did not 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.
City boss Enzo Maresca was 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 a free-kick looped over his head and hit the bar in the 3-2 win.
Maresca gave no indication he was ready to drop the Italian but acknowledged the mistakes 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."
