When De Gea becomes a Fiorentina problem: Vanoli defends him, but Paratici looks around

De Gea's positioning and distribution errors in Fiorentina's 2-2 draw with Juventus have raised questions about the 36-year-old's future, though manager Vanoli publicly backs him.

David De Gea came under scrutiny following Fiorentina's 2-2 draw with Juventus on Sunday, with a costly error at the 66th minute contributing to Bremer's equaliser. The Spanish goalkeeper hesitated on a cross from the byline, appearing confused as Bremer powered home the leveller.

De Gea's distribution and command of his area have long been weaknesses, and at 36 years old—having just celebrated his birthday—those vulnerabilities appear more pronounced. Manager Paolo Vanoli defended his captain publicly after the match, stating "David is my captain, he will never be a problem," but the goalkeeper's high salary and age are creating internal tension at the club.

Fiorentina's sporting director Paratici is reportedly exploring alternatives, though De Gea remains most comfortable operating on his line rather than sweeping.