Source: Daily_Mail
David De Gea can replace me says Edwin van der Sar
Edwin van der Sar is confident his replacement David de Gea can cope with the demands of being Manchester United's first-choice keeper.[LNB]The veteran Dutchman quit at the end of last season, leaving Sir Alex Ferguson with a huge task in attempting to avoid the problems created when Peter Schmeichel left in 1999.[LNB]In the end, Ferguson plumped for De Gea, who may only be 20 but has already confirmed his status as one of the world's top keepers.[LNB] Final farewell: David de Gea and his girlfriend Edurne in Madrid as they prepare for a move to Manchester[LNB]De Gea was part of the Atletico Madrid side that defeated Fulham in the 2010 Europa League final and also helped Spain secure the European Under 21 Championship last month.[LNB]And, on a United promotional tour of the Far East, the 40-year-old explained why he thinks De Gea will be a success.[LNB] Legends: United eventually found a replacement for Peter Schmeichel (right) in Edwin van der Sar (left)[LNB] 'They (United) scouted all over Europe and found a couple of targets and they chose de Gea,' he told ESPN Star.[LNB] 'Hopefully he's going to have a great career at Manchester United.[LNB] Rising star: David de Gea will be hoping to make an impact for club and country[LNB]'He's very talented. He's already won a trophy with Atletico Madrid and the Spain Under 21 team so the prospect of him doing well is there.[LNB]'Everybody has to be his own person but I've met him. I've spoken to him and it looks to me as though he can handle it.'[LNB] De Gea targets Champions League in debut season at Old TraffordDe Gea in tears as new Manchester United keeper says farewell to Atletico MadridDe Gea 'privileged' to be a Manchester United player after keeper signs five-year dealAll the latest Manchester United news, features and opinion [LNB]
