Gianluigi Donnarumma has been labeled a “major flop” so far this season after statistics revealed he possesses the third-worst save percentage in the Premier League.
A surprise statistic has emerged that suggests Manchester City’s big summer signing, goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, has been a “major flop” in the Premier League this season, according to a report from CaughtOffside.
The Italian shot-stopper, who arrived from Paris Saint-Germain and was instrumental in their Champions League success last season, has failed to make a convincing start in England as the successor to Ederson.
Data posted by statistician ‘Statman Dave’ on ‘X’ shows that Donnarumma has a save percentage of just 58% of the shots he has faced in the league this season.
This puts him at 21st on the league’s list, trailing Alisson (56%) and Bayindir (54%), giving him the third-worst record in the competition.
The report links Donnarumma’s low percentage to Manchester City’s overall defensive record, which is currently seen as not good enough to win the title.
Pep Guardiola’s men have conceded 16 goals in 14 matches so far, more than double the seven conceded by league leaders Arsenal. This represents a rate of 1.14 goals per game.
The current trajectory would see City concede 43 goals by the end of the campaign, just one fewer than their total from last season.
The report suggests that Donnarumma should have helped City improve their defensive level, but his lack of form is concerning.