Capdevila: I would keep De Gea as Spain's goalkeeper, he needs confidence FIFA World Cup 2018 Wouldn't promote Reina or Kepa

David de Gea's performances at this World Cup have left a lot to be desired, but 2010 World Cup winner Joan Capdevila wouldn't consider handing the gloves to Pepe Reina or to Kepa.

He believes that the Manchester United goalkeeper hasn't been as poor as some have suggested.

"For me, De Gea has only made one mistake between the sticks, which was that Cristiano Ronaldo goal against Portugal," he said in an interview with Radio MARCA.

"Personally, I would keep him as the goalkeeper.

"There's a need to show him confidence."

Analysing the World Cup so far, the former Spain international was confident that things would get better for La Roja.

"I think the worst has already passed and, now that the true World Cup is beginning, I am convinced that Spain will get better," he said.

Spain's quest to reach the final begins with a last 16 match against hosts Russia on Sunday.