David de Gea has mocked the returning Donny van de Beek in his latest Instagram video, after his failed attempts against the Spaniard in Manchester United training.
With pre-season under Erik ten Hag underway, the mood at Carrington has been lifted since the start of this week.
That has also shown in De Gea's latest Instagram story, showing his double save against his Dutch teammate, which can be viewed below.
The caption reads: "Not today!!!" followed by an emoji of a stop sign and a tag for the midfielder.
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Van de Beek has returned to the club following an unsuccessful loan spell at Everton in the second half of last season.
Despite his career in Manchester being a nightmare so far, there is no better manager than Ten Hag to bring a new lease of life for his countryman, who he managed in Amsterdam before his move in 2020.
David de Gea will be desperate to impress the new manager in pre-season, as he approaches his 12th season as a United player.
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The goalkeeper is among many of have commented to staff about the improved discipline, standards and 'clear ideas' that Ten Hag has implemented in his first week of training.
Some doubt whether De Gea will be able to adjust to the football that his new Dutch manager will aim to implement, with calm and fluid football from back to front, but he will have the chance to prove those doubters wrong.
Dean Henderson will be sent on loan to Nottingham Forest, with a medical lined up this week.
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Although reports say that a return to the club is something that interests former-United goalkeeper Sergio Romero, he recognises that it would be as a number two.
Donny van de Beek will aim to ignite his United career this season. He could suit Ten Hag's football more so than Bruno Fernandes, who was favoured under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Ralf Rangnick.
Supporters will be desperate to see the midfielder shine, as he's built a loyal cult within the fanbase.
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They believe that he hasn't been given the chance to succeed at Old Trafford, and they are correct. He's started a handful of Premier League games since his arrival almost two years ago.
Erik ten Hag will be taking his squad on tour next week, as they prepare for the Premier League season.
His first fixture in charge will be against Liverpool on 12 July. United will then play five more games before competitive football begins.
Both Van de Beek and De Gea will be seeking to impress the boss, alongside the rest of the squad, over the next weeks.
Topics: Manchester United, Donny van de Beek, David De Gea, Erik Ten Hag, Premier League, Football
Cain Smith